Bears of the last frontier
Subtitle: the journey of a lifetime across Alaska in search of black, grizzly, and polar bears
By: Chris Morgan
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
ISBN-13: 9781584799313
Subjects: Bears; Pictorial works..; Research
Description: From the Dust Jacket: Bears of the Last Frontier follows the epic journey of wildlife conservationist and bear expert Chris Morgan as he travels more than 3,000 miles across Alaska by motorcycle, bush plane, boat, snowmobile, and on foot with a PBS film crew on a search for bears. From thick forests to the icy Arctic, the bears' world reveals a great deal about these often misunderstood animals. Chris treks deep into the wild and magical habitat of brown bears on the Alaskan Peninsula, grizzly bears in Denali and the mighty Brooks Range, and polar bears on the sea ice. His journey uncovers the mystery and beauty of these awe-inspiring animals, as well as the native people who live in the same landscape. As Chris writes: "It's easy to feel insignificant here. The truth is, you are." Packed with gorgeous color photographs of bears in their natural habitats, and details of the hardships and challenges that come with filming a nature documentary in the wilds of Alaska, this book will satisfy bear lovers as well as anyone interested in wildlife conservation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.