Every once in a while a book comes along that combines both art and research so completely, so intuitively, that it becomes a classic, offering the reader not only a wealth of information, but an escape into the life of the subject covered. Polar Bears is such a book. Here, you will learn from one of the world's leading polar bear experts, Ian Stirling, how the polar bear evolved and adapted to its world of snow and ice. You will follow the life of the polar bear from its birth in a snowy den in the middle of winter through its fascinating methods of hunting seals on the sea ice, its seasonal migrations, and its passage into old age. And you will learn about the impact of man on the survival of this magnificent animal. Renowned wildlife photographer Dan Guravich's spectacular visual commentary captures the playfulness and the majestic beauty of the polar bear. Over 150 color photographs portray the animals as the powerful predators they are. You will see the scars of battle, and you will see the tenderness between a mother and her cubs. In all, you will experience a truly fitting tribute to one of the most beautiful creatures in the world--the very spirit of Arctic living. "Few men other than the Inuit themselves have had as intimate an acquaintance with polar bears as Ian Stirling and Dan Guravich. The combination of Stirling's scholarly research and Guravich's incomparable photographs are a superb celebration of these glamorous 'Lords of the Arctic.'" --Roger Tory Peterson "Here fascinating, accurate science is interwoven in an icy matrix with humanly rich Inuit lore. The result is the best available book on polar bears." --Stephen Herrero "Nowhere before have we seen photos that capture polar bears in such a diverse range of situations and poses. . . . Stirling beguiles us with fascinating facts." --Northwest Explorer "Of all the books on polar bears that I have seen, this is certainly the finest." --Beaver Ian Stirling is Senior Research Scientist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, Edmonton, and Adjunct Professor of Zoology, University of Alberta, Edmonton. For over fourteen years he has supervised the Canadian Wildlife Service Polar Bear Project. Photographer Dan Guravich was widely known for his many articles and books on nature and wildlife.

Polar Bears

Arts & Photography

Stirling, Ian

Photography & Video

University of Michigan Press

The Polar Bear

Blandford Press

Text and photographs introduce the origins, evolution, habitats, behavior, and life cycles of the eight present-day species of bears

Bears (Sierra Club Wildlife Library)

Children's Books

Animals

Sierra Club Juveniles

Enhanced by more than forty full-color photographs, this informative study introduces young readers to the eight modern-day species of bears, discussing their evolution, habitats, behavior, life cycles, and more.

An illustrated celebration of bears examines the different species that exist, and discusses such issues as biology, environmental concerns, and patterns of life

Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild

Kirshner, David

Rodale Pr

Fitzhenry-Whiteside

No animal is more symbolic of the Arctic than the Polar Bear. In the short space of 150,000 years, it has undergone behavioural and physiological changes to evolve from a Grizzly Bear into the most specialised predator of the Arctic sea ice. Yet, its survival is now threatened by global warming. Renowned Polar Bear scientist Ian Stirling compresses 40 years of research on these iconic mammals into a new and comprehensive natural history. In accessible language he explains their evolution, life history, behaviour, how they are researched, and the current threat to their very existence. He also explains why the Polar Bears of Hudson Bay have become so important to our understanding of the species, and how Churchill became the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Maps, tables, graphs and the most diverse collection of Polar Bear photographs ever assembled in a single book provide greater insight into this unique mammal. Underlying it all is a call for immediate action, which can still save this magnificent hunter of the Arctic.

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Bloomsbury Academic

Polar Bears is published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside.

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd

No animal is more symbolic of the Arctic than the polar bear. In the short space of 150,000 years, it has undergone behavioural and physiological changes to evolve from a grizzly bear into the most specialized predator of the Arctic sea ice. Yet, its survival is now threatened by global warming. Renowned Polar bear scientist Dr. Ian Stirling compresses 40 years of research on these iconic mammals into a new and comprehensive natural history. In accessible language, he explains their evolution, life history, behaviour, how they are researched, and the current threat to their very existence. He also explains why polar bears of Hudson Bay have become so important to our understanding of the species, and how Churchill became The Polar Bear Capital of the World

Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species

Sports & Outdoors

Fitzhenry and Whiteside

Symbols of the wilderness, bears are among the most inspiring and most intimidating of animals. This book presents the first international survey of these fascinating creatures. It focuses on evolution and biology, bears up close, and humans and bears. With the wilderness ever decreasing, the threat on bears and their habitat is greater than ever. It is necessary for us to learn about these amazing animals in order to save them from us.

Bears

Fog City Press

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Books by Stirling, Ian

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Polar Bears

The Polar Bear

Bears (Sierra Club Wildlife Library)

Bears (Sierra Club Wildlife Library)

Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild

Polar Bears

Polar Bears

Polar Bears

Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species

Bears