The World of the Polar Bear

By Rosing, Norbert

Publishers Summary:
A powerful predator, revealed here by an acclaimed nature photographer. The polar bear is the largest terrestrial carnivore, uniquely adapted to thrive in the harsh environment of the Far North. In The World of the Polar Bear, renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing follows the polar bear through each season. With its thorough and engaging text and spectacular photography, the book provides: A season-by-season account of the life of the polar bear, including feeding, mating, rearing of cubs and journeying from the ice An intimate look at the animals that share the polar bear's environment, including seals, arctic foxes, walruses and muskoxen A section on such northern sky phenomena as sun dogs and the northern lights Many anecdotes and insights about the polar bear -- at once a loving parent, a fierce predator and a natural jester. In addition to the 175 truly remarkable color photographs, there are four spectacular gatefolds. The World of the Polar Bear will appeal to any reader interested in natural history, animals, and the Arctic. Polar bears are seriously threatened by global warming, and this book will attract considerable press attention.

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ISBN
978-1-55407-155-5
Publisher
Firefly Books


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Reviewed on October 15, 2006

Photographer Rosing, a frequent contributor toNational Geographic magazine, is well known for his work in arctic regions, and with good reason. Eighteen years in the making, this volume is filled with spectacular color photos and informative text. Although the main focus is polar bears, the book might better have been calledThe World of the Arctic , since it includes photographs of foxes, walruses, snow geese, ravens, muskoxen, and ot...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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