{"product_id":"the-great-bear-almanac","title":"The Great Bear Almanac","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bears of the world are among the most studied  and most loved  of all wild creatures. From the polar bear of the Arctic to the grizzlies of Yellowstone and the black bears that roam our woodlands  bears never fail to delight the amateur naturalist or fascinate the scientific observer. Here  in a single volume  THE GREAT BEAR ALMANAC collects what is known about the worlds bears  presenting in words  pictures  maps  and charts a complete factual compendium of bear knowledge. Virtually everything known about bears is touched upon in this remarkably entertaining book. Part I  \"Bears in Their World \" discusses where bears are found throughout the world  with notes on population estimates and detailed maps. A full section on anatomy and physiology discusses distinguishing features among bear species  details on the skull  teeth  claws and other bear parts  how well bears hear and see  and much more. Another section investigates hibernation  intelligence  feeding  play  and other behavioral traits. Part II  \"Bears in the Human World \" examines the wide range of ways in which bears and human beings intersect: bears in myth and religion  in art  literature  and film  and above all  in real life - bear attacks  human encroachment on bear habitat  governmental regulations on bears  trafficking in bear parts by poachers  a summary of current bear research  and much more. A concluding chapter looks at future prospects for the bears of the world  and offers guidelines for how all those who admire bears can help protect these great and majestic creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966476349493,"sku":"ByrdShop_1558212108","price":30.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781558212107.jpg?v=1770563769","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-great-bear-almanac","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}