Title
The world of the polar bear / Norbert Rosing.
ISBN
9781554071555
1554071550
Imprint
Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2006.
Language
English
Description
203 p., [10] p. of plates : chiefly col. ill., col. map ; 30 cm.
Call Number
QL737.C27 R698 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification
599.786
Summary
Written by an acclaimed nature photographer and featuring 175 remarkable color photographs this is a season-by-season account of the life of polar bears, including hunting, mating, rearing cubs, and journeying to and from the ice. 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.
Note
"A Firefly book"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201) and index.
Spring: Polar bear's den
Journey to the ice
Arctic Spring
Summer: Ice breakup
Searching for the Arctic Fox
Surprise visitor
Fall: More close encounters
Waiting for the ice to form
Leaving the land
Winter: Adapting to the Arctic
Sky phenomena
Habitat of ice and snow
Afterword
On wildlife photography
Technical information
Polar bear facts and figures
Map
Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Index.
