Polar bears : a complete guide to their biology and behavior /
Derocher, Andrew E.
Lynch, Wayne.
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press,
2012.
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
Polar bear.
Polar bear