Polar bears
Subtitle: a complete guide to their biology and behavior
By: text by Andrew E. Derocher ; photographs by Wayne Lynch
Contributors: Lynch, Wayne
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press; Polar Bears International
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Baltimore; [Bozeman, Mont.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9781421403052
Subjects: Polar bear; Behavior
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A polar bear described; title: Evolution; title: Early polar bear-human interactions; title: Arctic marine ecosystems; title: Sea ice and habitat; title: Prey; title: Distribution and populations; title: Hunting methods; title: Polar bear behavior; title: Den ecology; title: From birth to death; title: Threats; title: Looking forward; title: Appendix A. Scientific names of plants and animals; title: Appendix B. Species of plants and animals eaten by polar bears.