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

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press ; [Bozeman, Mont.] : Polar Bears International, 2012.Description: ix, 249 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9781421403052 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 1421403056 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 599.786 23
LOC classification:
  • QL737.C27 D47 2012
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.
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.
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Book Book NMC Library Stacks QL737 .C27 D47 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 33039001271567

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.

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