Feared and reviled by many, bears are woefully misunderstood creatures. This full-color guide clears up many of the misconceptions about the grizzlies, black bears, and polar bears that inhabit North America and offers a glimpse into their extraordinary lives. In addition to fascinating information on social structure, hibernation, and their legendary fishing abilities, there's also an exploration of the difficulites that bears and humans often have coexisting - as well as invaluable advice on how to act should you encounter a bear in the wild.

Paperback; 144 pages; 6" 9" ; 22 color photos; 15 color illustrations.