Bibliograph

Polar bears, a complete guide to their biology and behavior, text by Andrew E. Derocher ; photographs by Wayne Lynch

Type

Label

Polar bears, a complete guide to their biology and behavior, text by Andrew E. Derocher ; photographs by Wayne Lynch

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Polar bears

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

728892107

Responsibility statement

text by Andrew E. Derocher ; photographs by Wayne Lynch

Sub title

a complete guide to their biology and behavior

Summary

Presents an introduction to the polar bear, discussing its evolution, physical characteristics, life cycle, predatory behavior, habitat, and the threats to its existence from global warming

Table Of Contents

A polar bear described -- Evolution -- Early polar bear-human interactions -- Arctic marine ecosystems -- Sea ice and habitat -- Prey -- Distribution and populations -- Hunting methods -- Polar bear behavior -- Den ecology -- From birth to death -- Threats -- Looking forward -- Appendix A. Scientific names of plants and animals -- Appendix B. Species of plants and animals eaten by polar bears

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