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Are baby black bear cubs really as tiny as a can of soda when they are born? Why do polar bear cubs sometimes ride on their mother's back? Why do grizzly bear cubs get scolded if they stray too far from their mom? Growing Up Wild: BEARS answers all of these questions and others. With stunning color photographs of bear adults and cubs and a clear, accessible text, Sandra Markle invites children to share this special view of wildlife. Curious young readers will delight in this close look at bear cubs as they are born and grow up. ... Read more

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Living with Wild Bears in Alaska

"A heart-stopping eco-adventure, a testimony to both the grizzlies and their courageous protector."

--People

"The grizzly bear is one of a very few animals remaining on earth that can kill a human in physical combat. It can decapitate with a single swipe or grotesquely disfigure a person in rapid order. Within the last wilderness areas where they dwell, they are the undisputed king of all beasts. I know this very well. My name is Timothy Treadwell, and I live with the wild grizzly. . . ."

After Timothy Treadwell nearly died from a heroin overdose, he sought healing far from the trappings of civilization--among wild grizzlies on the remote Alaskan coast. Without gun, two-way radio, or experience living in the wild, armed only with the love and respect he felt for these majestic animals, Treadwell set up camp surrounded by one of nature's most terrifying and fascinating forces of nature.

Here is the story of his astonishing adventures with grizzlies: soothing aggressive adolescents, facing down thousand-pound males, swimming with mothers and cubs, surviving countless brushes with death, earning their trust and acceptance. In these incredible pages, Treadwell lives a life no human has ever attempted, and ultimately saves his own. To share his experience is awesome, harrowing, and unforgettable.

"LIKE AFRICA NATURALIST JANE GOODALL, TREADWELL GIVES PERSONAL NAMES TO HIS SUBJECTS. . . . Bears have distinct personalities, Treadwell shows, and as a group, individual roles become clearly defined by gender, size, and age."

--The Seattle Times

With twenty-nine photographsAmazon.com Review
Alaska has a population of more than 30,000 grizzly bears, almost all that survive in the United States. It makes sense that Australia-born bear lover Timothy Treadwell would make his way there, then. Among Grizzlies records his adventures among Alaskan bears over the last 10 years, and adventures they are: being awakened at dawn by curious grizzlycubs, being treed by irritated mama bears, being sized up by huge males as if for a midday snack. Treadwell's affection for Ursus arctos horribilis is abundant in these pages, and even if other grizzly specialists question aspects of his up-close-and-personal approach, you'll learn quite a lot about the bears in his book. ... Read more

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A true story...up to a point
Timothy Treadwell was a self-proclaimed eco-warrior who somehow managed to socialize with wild brown bears in Alaska for thirteen years in a row. He claimed to defend the bears from poachers and other human threats. In 2003, Treadwell's stunning success in bear country ended in tragedy as he and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were killed and eaten by the bears they loved.

"Among Grizzlies", originally published in 1997, tells Timothy Treadwell's story in his own words. Or almost his own, since the book credits Jewel Palovak as co-author. The book was re-issued in 2005. It's somewhat mistitled, since the bears described are known as "brown bears" in Alaska, while "grizzly" refers to a somewhat different population in the Alaskan inland. But yes, both the brown bears and the grizzly bears belong to the same species, Ursus arctos.

Had I not known about Treadwell before reading "Among Grizzlies", I would have assumed that the book is a monumental hoax. The story is just too good to be true (and too weird). Treadwell starts out as a street punk in California, high on drugs and alcohol, low on money and self-esteem. After an overdose of heroine, he gets a revelation of sorts and eventually travells to a remote area of Alaska, where he learns to socialize and bond with wild bears. He does so by gently singing songs to the beasts and tell them how much he loves them. Every now and then, Treadwell is attacked by bears, but somehow manages to survive, sometimes by counter-charging!

Our brave explorer even enters bear tunnels in the dense brushes and eventually discovers an empty den, where he quite simply takes a nap. At another time, he falls asleep in a bear bed, surrounded by the animals. All this time, Treadwell is followed by a mischevious fox which he names Timmy after himself. The fox in effect becomes Treadwell's pet dog. Even more remarkable are his bad outdoor habits: Treadwell hardly knows how to erect a tent, and seems to have survived on a diet of Coke, peanut butter sandwiches and dried fruit. Occasionally, he listens to a radio that picks up traffic news from southern California!

As I said, the whole thing sounds like a transparent hoax. But no, Treadwell is telling the truth. At least up to a point. Somehow, he managed to get the bears to tolerate his presence. How is anybody's guess. "Among Grizzlies" is both interestig, exciting and absurd.

Despite Treadwell's love summer antics, singing songs to the big furry creatures and giving them names like Booble and Mr. Chocolate, he was at bottom a reckless thrill-seeker, constantly entering more and more dangerous territories (and encountering more and more dangerous bears). Treadwell had an even darker side, covered up in this book but mentioned in critical works by Nick Jans and Michael Lapinski. It turns out that the "remote area of Alaska" where Treadwell lived, is actually the Katmai National Park, visited every year by thousands of eco-tourists. There is virtually no poaching in the park. In desperation, Treadwell once forged evidence for poaching, accusing a local bear guide of being an illegal hunter. "Among Grizzlies" contain a story about how Treadwell stopped a heavily armed group of poachers from killing his beloved bears, but critics tend to think he made it up. Treadwell also habitually lied to his sponsors and allies about what he was up to in Katmai. I get the impression of a troubled young man who meant well but somehow couldn't overcome the murkier side of his passion.

It's difficult not to sympathize with Treadwell and his brown companions when reading this book. To get a more balanced view, the reader should also obtain "The Grizzly Maze" by Nick Jans and "Death in the Grizzly Maze" by Mike Lapinski. There is also a documentary about Treadwell, Werner Herzog's "Grizzly Man", which contains some of Treadwell's remarkable footage of bears and foxes.

Jans points out in his book that Treadwell's ability to mingle with bears, while perhaps admirable, might not be the best way to save them. For that, sustained efforts to enlarge national parks and preserve wilderness areas is more important. The bears should be left alone. In principle, Jans is right. In practice, he is unfortunately wrong - Treadwell may have been an reckless adventurer and something of a trickster, but he was probably right that the public couldn't care less about anonymous, dangerous beasts in some remote corner of the globe. (Witness the glee of the anti-conservationists when Treadwell and Huguenard were killed by the bears!) Perhaps a thrilling adventure story featuring bears with personal names, bears who ultimately turn out to be more lovable than dangerous, might do the trick? The same angle is also visible in the movie "Sharkwater", where Rob Stewart tries to paint sharks as harmless to humans. Apparently, people just don't care about 90% of the sharks having been exterminated for no good reason, unless they think sharks are like dolphins! And what about conservationists in Africa, who want to change the name of the African Wild Dog to Painted Wolf, since that sounds more exciting to a Western audience? Nobody wants to save a bunch of wild dogs. Painted wolves, maybe.

Perhaps Treadwell's adventures and ultimate demise in the Grizzly Maze is a product of our own derenged society.

Worst book i have ever read
I made it to page 40, then i had to give up. Stay away! This is like a book written by a five year old child. If you are curious about T. Treadwell buy The grizzly maze by Nick Jans instead.

It would be ironic if it weren't so logical.
It's hard to read this book without thinking about the horrible way Treadwell died.Truly, this is a cautionary tale against the romantic notions some people seem to have about nature.

Beary good book!
If you liked the documentary (Grizzly Man) you will love the book 'Among Grizzlies'. Written by Timothy Treadwell, and when reading, you will feel like you are out there in the Alaskan wilderness with him. I bought a copy for myself and I also bought a copy for a good friend's birthday. This book rocks! I highly recommend it.

A curiosity piece
This review is for the hardcover, which I found in my local library.I had seen the movie "Grizzly Man," so I was curious about this book.I agree with other reviewers that this is more about Treadwell than the bears.If the reader wants a lot of information about bears, you won't really find much here.The writing style is more like a diary than anything else.The photos are good (not numerous), but would have been much better printed in color.The movie shows that Treadwell was a pretty good still photographer as well as a videographer; a coffee-table book with his bear photos would be an interesting idea.

One thing I noticed immediately when I opened the book was that Treadwell apparently lied to his publisher about his age.The year of birth in the book (in the catalog info area) is wrong.It's kind of odd for a man to lie about his age, trying to seem younger than he is.That alone gives you some insight into his character.By his own admission he had been a drug user and alcoholic; according to people who knew him, he was bi-polar.Not the kind of person who should be dealing with large, wild animals.The key reason he survived as long as he did is that most of the bears had ample food readily available to them.His death was at the paws of an old, underweight bear which was trying to fatten itself for hibernation.Treadwell knew exactly what he was doing when he went back to the "grizzly maze" that late in the year.After seeing the movie twice, and his last video (a soliloquy in the grizzly maze) a third time, I now think he was consciously or subconsciously choosing suicide by bear.It is unfortunate that his girlfriend stayed with him - I suspect she cared more about hurting his feelings by leaving than about protecting herself, and may have had an unwarranted belief in Tim's ability to protect her, even without so much as bear spray.The fact that he refused to carry bear spray shows he wasn't really rational.Also, I agree with other reviewers who said that he didn't protect the bears; he actually made their lives more dangerous by habituating them to human beings.

I wouldn't recommend buying this book, but if you've seen the movie, you might want to check this out of your local library to get a little more verification of the kind of person Timothy Treadwell was.
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Yellowstone Bears in the Wild is a comprehensive portrait of grizzly bears and black bears in Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.Author Jim Halfpenny (Yellowstone Wolves in the Wild) combines new scientific research with remarkable personal stories.The book is highlighted with superb photographs by internationally renowned wildlife photographer Michael H. Francis. ... Read more

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Yellowstone Bears
If you want to know everything about Bears of Yellowstone this is the book for you with complete information of Grizzly Bears and Black Bears

Enhanced with a profusion of photographs taken by Michael H. Francis
Enhanced with a profusion of photographs taken by Michael H. Francis, "Yellowstone Bears In The Wild" is a collections of stories and information showcasing the bears whose habitat is the Yellowstone National Park. The life cycle of these fascinating creatures is covered in all aspects including the phenomena of hibernation, to hyperphagia. What these animals eat, how they mate and raise their cubs, their dealings with humans, how they relate to other animals of the Yellowstone country, the latest scientific information about grizzly bears and black bears, all this and so much more make "Yellowstone Bears In The Wild" as entertaining as it is informative -- and a very strongly recommended addition to school and community library Pets & Wildlife reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

A well rounded, factual, look at Yellowstone Bears
This book is entertaining as well as informative.Stories of real bears are mixed in with the latest research on bears in Yellowstone.Dr. Halfpenny has special knowledge of the animals of Yellowstone as he lives close by and is an outstanding tracker and scientist.If you are interested in bears at all you will gain knowledge and enjoy this book.No romantic or horrific notions of bears are given here. . just the facts, but the facts are so facinating that the books reads quickly and next time you see a grizzly bear you will know more about it. The photography is outsanding and the book is an interesting coffee table book as well. It will go into my permanent libary on bears. ... Read more

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A book about thinking about bears
Although this writer is a good writer and has had some wonderful wilderness adventures to write about, his experience with bears is limited. This shows in his narratives of his adventures where his sentiments are confusing. On the one hand, the excellent sidebars about bears are well researched and informative. On the other the author gets carried away by saying stuff like
"What if we had run into them earlier when bushwhacking up the hill? That would have been a fatal confrontation - and I don't mean bear fatalities-because she has three feisty cubs to defend. There would have been total carnage."This part of one of his stories was interspersed with pages of practical advice on how not to get in trouble with a bear. There is no way the author could know what would have happened in his imagined instance. I find that there are roughly three kinds of bear books . .those that dwell on maulings and attacks, those that are educational and include observations made in the field without prejudice, and those that say "don't do as I do, but I had a great time with bears . . you, on the other hand, will get killed"This book falls in the later category. The author wants you to understand how exciting and wonderful it is to have bears in our wild lands and how much fun he has walking and rafting where bears are, but he wants the reader to be scared as well.I still gave this book four stars, however, because the information he imparts is up to date and his stories, if you don't expect them to be without conjecture and feelings, are entertaining and engaging.

Outstanding work!
This is by far the best book about wild bears that is on Amazon.Howard Smith is a great writer!

Charming, Heartpounding, and Enlightening All at the Same Time
WOW--what an interesting read! While most bear books focus on the negative aspects of these unpredictable creatures, Howard Smith goes above and beyond and takes the reader on unforgettable adventures through Bear Country. While he stresses that one should always use caution when around wild bears, he allows us to open our eyes and see these beautiful animals for what they really are in their natural habitat. Highly recommended for all nature lovers and bear enthusiasts! Well done, Howard!

In the Company of Wild Bears
In a world of bear books that accent death and destruction, In the
Company of Wild Bears offers a refreshing alternative view. I often
hike and backpack in wilderness areas and appreciate Smith's bear experiences as will others who walk in 'bear country.' This is an excellent book to read and a great gift for those fascinated about bears.

In The Company of Wild Bears
This is a delightful book for those with an interest in bears and bear encounters.Smith relates stories with bear run-ins that the average person can relate to.You don't have to be some superhuman mountaineer to experience the same kind of encounters that Smith has.In fact this book is quite valuable because it confirms that a gentle approach to bear encounters is often the most rewarding.Fabulous job. ... Read more

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About This Book:There are 8 species of bears in the world. This book focuses on the American black bear, which lives only in North America. Readers will find the answers to many fascinating and fun questions about black bears: Do they swim? How do they get rid of fleas? When are cubs born? How many toes does a bear have? And many more.
Author Kathy Feeney explains many mysteries of the bear in the text and "Fun Facts." The full-colorillustrations and photographs are excellent. The index makes an easy reference. Readers of all ages can also learn more about bears by referencing the list of internet sites provided.
Our Wild World Series:This brand new children's series includes volumes on animal species from around the world. In a fun way, each book brings to life the natural history and life cycle information kids love to read about-like where the animal lives, what it eats, when it sleeps, how it raises its young, and much more. The up-close photographs and detailed illustrations show the animals in their natural habitats. Also included are "Fun Facts," an index, and a list of internet sites for discovering even more about Our Wild World.
Highlights:

The black bear is the most common bear in the world. It is found in every province in Canada and about 40 US states.

Provides the latest research findings in an easy-to-read format.

Bears are a popular subject in schools.

Ideal for children ages 8-12.

Teaches nature conservation and makes learning about animals fun.

Uses a durable softcover format that includes color photos and illustrations.

Includes index and internet site list. ... Read more

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Not a good reference book for an Artist
I am a artist and bought this book for reference for painting bears. I discovered I could have taken better photos of bears at the zoo than what is in this book.

Black Bears (Our Wild World Series)
My four year old son became interested in bears when we were in the Adirondacks.He wanted to get a factual bear book to learn more about bears, rather than a storybook.While some of the information is beyond him, there is at least one paragraph on every page that I can read to him.It is presented in a simple, straightforward manner and there are lots of excellent photographs to accompany the text.This book has become a favorite - we read it every night! ... Read more

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Feared and reviled by many, bears are woefully misunderstood creatures. This natural history guide clears up many of the misconceptions about the animals and offers a glimpse into their extraordinary lives. Covering everything from hibernation to their storied fishing abilities, the book also examines the difficulties that bears and humans often have coexisting and gives invaluable guidance on how to act should you encounter a wild bear. ... Read more

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A biologist specializing in black bears of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Terry DeBruyn realized that the only way to protect a wild species is to gain a deep understanding of its behavior and needs.

Like Jane Goodall, Diane Fosse, and others who have closely witnessed the lives of wild animals, DeBruyn, with enormous patience and respect, succeeds in acclimating a North American black bear with cubs to his presence. The rewards are immense. DeBruyn becomes a privileged guest, watching intimate family scenes; nursing, grooming, and wrestling among den mates. As he learns of their moods, relationships, and tragedies, he draws the reader deep into the lives of the most fascinating and feared of all wild animals. Walking with Bears is an endearing and moving tale of interspecies friendship. ... Read more

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Truth about bears
This book is a great view into the way black bears really live and view humans.It does a lot to dispel the violent myths propagated by authors like Herrero.Terry has lived with these magnificent and gentle animals, not just reported on a bunch of distorted statistics.

Action-provoking?
That's the question.Can you read this book, and come away not wanting to act to protect these creatures?Many books are thought-provoking.This one made me feel that I need to ACT.DeBruyn's diary-style writings make it possible to appreciate the necessity of wisely sharing the habitat with the native residents, not depriving them of it.The author's data and observations also dispell many myths about black bear behavior.If we can accept the truth, can we then act as responsible stewards of our world?

Who says that bears aren't human?
This is an excellent read that I highly recommend to any animal lover or for the individual who has ever had doubts that any animal lacks human feelings and responses.

Not only is it a great scientific read about the biology and habits of bears, but also takes the whole experience to a higher level.Terry D. BeBruyn takes you out in the forests of Michigan and lets you experience life through three different generations of bears.It is a touching read where one will experience good and bad days and the whole concept of being adopted into a non-human family.It will make you laugh and cry as you experience life through a bear's eyes.

A GREAT BOOK FOR BLACK BEAR LOVERS
WALKING WITH BEARS IS A GREAT STORY OF ONE MANS LOVE FOR THE BLACK BEAR. TERRY DEBRUYN MAKES YOU FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE WITH HIM IN THE WOODS AS HE WALKS WITH THE BEARS. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. I HOPE ONE DAY I CAN BEGIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BEARS AROUND MY HOME AS THE AUTHOR DID. I RECOMMEND ANYONE WHO LOVES BEARS SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!

Fascinating!
If you're at all interested in the natural world around us, and concerned about how much we take for granted in this day and age, this is a sobering and fascinating look at black bears.The author tracks the lives of a family of bears (mainly 3 generations worth) over the course of a year to discuss their behaviors and their seasonal variation.Almost as a by product of this you learn a lot about bears, and the actions and motivations of potentially dangerous wild animals as a whole.I feel a lot safer being outdoors having read some of the explanations for the motivations of aggressive behavior, especially towards humans.I would say more about the book itself but I think it is best left as a surprise.Suffice it to say if you've wondered about bears or the upbringing of offspring in animals, this is a superb book.It's my first book on bears so there may be some others out there which others would suggest first, but I don't see how one could go wrong with this one. ... Read more

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Mile 3 books feature longer sentences and more complexplotlines for the increasingly confident reader.

, , What should you do if a Grizzly attacks?Should you run away?Should you fight back?Should you lie down and play dead? Find out in this fact-packed nonfiction book that's full of fascinating information about all sorts of bears, including the eerie Ghost bear, the friendly Black bear, and the toothless Sloth bear. ... Read more

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In the spring of 1993, Benjamin Kilham, a naturalist who lives in the woodlands of New Hampshire, began raising a pair of orphaned wild black bears. The experience changed his life.

While spending thousands of hours with the cubs, Kilham discovered unknown facets of bear behavior that have radically revised our understanding of animal behavior. Now widely recognized for his contributions to wildlife science, Kilham reveals that bears are altruistic and cooperate with unrelated, even unknown individuals, while our closer relatives, the supposedly more highly evolved chimps, cooperate only within troops of recognizable members. Beyond the natural history, he introduces individual bears who become enthralling and memorable characters.
Amazon.com Review
When naturalist Kilham was asked to take in two orphaned black bear cubs, the conventional wisdom was that he would end up with 200-pound brutes too dependent to leave home. So Kilham decided to try his own unconventional method--he raised them in their natural habitat, surrounded by the wild bear-filled woods of New Hampshire. As their bear mother, he was given an unprecedented look into the lives of bears and what he observed turns bear stereotypes on their head. Black bears exhibit behaviors thought to be found only in humans and great apes, such as an intricate system of communication and cooperation, insight, planning, deception, and even ethics, like fair play, empathy, and altruism (qualities not found in apes). Kilham, who has now raised 26 cubs, is an intrepid bear mom, and a humble and delightful storyteller. This is an irresistible story of some of the most endearing rogues ever encountered. --Lesley Reed ... Read more

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Bears in Tree Nests, Bears in the Brush
I've worked and lived in bear country, along the northwestern American/Canadian border. Not only were black bears abundant, but we saw grizzlies everyday: grizzlies full-grown, grizzly cubs & their big mammas, steaming piles of fresh bear scat in the forest, indentations where bears had flattened ferns while they slept. We found out later that "bad" grizzlies were being relocated to this remote region. Moose were as prolific as bears. The main thing was not to surprise any of these creatures. This book brings back good memories; the only drawback is that it contains no photos other than the one on the cover, a real loss considering the subject & the wonderful pics shown during the National Geographic television special. The story of Kilham's dyslexia is fascinating as well, and the book is beautifully written.

Understanding bears
Kilham's experience and Gray's writing offer excellent insight into bears' instinctive knowledge by describing how young orphaned cubs in Kilham's care learn how to become wild bears. I reread the book immediately after concluding it so I could take full advantage its information. I recommend Among the Bears to anyone who deals with these amazing animals professionally or informally. Motivation, communication, and dispersal are well covered in a truly understandable and engrossing manner.

Among the Bears: Raising Orphaned Cubs in the Wild
I'm only half way through the book but I can tell you it is difficult to put down. As a wildlife Rehabilitator I find Benjamin Kilham's book informative yet fun to read.

Black Bears are great
I just finished reading Among the Bears and I think Benjamin did a great job at describing the bears body language, and his explenation of what their sounds and gestures meant are superb,,,I have seen a lot of bears in the last 40 years and have seen several of these gestures..This book starts out a little slow but soon picks up and then Icould not stop reading, This book does tell it like it really is in thebears world good and bad

Benjamin Kilham is a complete idiot - He actually supports bear hunting!!!
I've never been more disappointed in a book and I think this is the first book I've ever actually returned.I didn't want this man to get a single penny from me.My concerns were immediately raised when I read that he was a gunmaker and when he made the comment "I reached out to poke the radio on to a country western station.I like to listen to songs with lyrics I can understand".So I immediately look up bear hunting in the index and am soon horrified to read that he supports hunting and even bear hunting and tries to justify it as a valid wildlife management technique!How he could ever raise cubs and yet still support murdering them for fun is beyond me.Torturing and/or killing animals for pleasure is a classic sign of being a sociopath.So if you love wildlife and bears like I do and if you're an intelligent person then you will avoid this book like the plaque.If you want to read an amazing book about bears and two amazing people then get "Grizzly Heart" by Charlie Russel and Maureen Enns.Unfortunately, for some reason this book isn't yet available in the US and you must order it from Canada but its worth the extra trouble. ... Read more

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In the spring of 1993, Benjamin Kilham, a naturalist who lives in the woodlands of New Hampshire, began raising a pair of orphaned wild black bears. The experience changed his life.

While spending thousands of hours with the cubs, Kilham discovered unknown facets of bear behavior that have radically revised our understanding of animal behavior. Now widely recognized for his contributions to wildlife science, Kilham reveals that bears are altruistic and cooperate with unrelated, even unknown individuals, while our closer relatives, the supposedly more highly evolved chimps, cooperate only within troops of recognizable members. Beyond the natural history, he introduces individual bears who become enthralling and memorable characters.
Amazon.com Review
When naturalist Kilham was asked to take in two orphaned black bear cubs, the conventional wisdom was that he would end up with 200-pound brutes too dependent to leave home. So Kilham decided to try his own unconventional method--he raised them in their natural habitat, surrounded by the wild bear-filled woods of New Hampshire. As their bear mother, he was given an unprecedented look into the lives of bears and what he observed turns bear stereotypes on their head. Black bears exhibit behaviors thought to be found only in humans and great apes, such as an intricate system of communication and cooperation, insight, planning, deception, and even ethics, like fair play, empathy, and altruism (qualities not found in apes). Kilham, who has now raised 26 cubs, is an intrepid bear mom, and a humble and delightful storyteller. This is an irresistible story of some of the most endearing rogues ever encountered. --Lesley Reed ... Read more

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Bears in Tree Nests, Bears in the Brush
I've worked and lived in bear country, along the northwestern American/Canadian border. Not only were black bears abundant, but we saw grizzlies everyday: grizzlies full-grown, grizzly cubs & their big mammas, steaming piles of fresh bear scat in the forest, indentations where bears had flattened ferns while they slept. We found out later that "bad" grizzlies were being relocated to this remote region. Moose were as prolific as bears. The main thing was not to surprise any of these creatures. This book brings back good memories; the only drawback is that it contains no photos other than the one on the cover, a real loss considering the subject & the wonderful pics shown during the National Geographic television special. The story of Kilham's dyslexia is fascinating as well, and the book is beautifully written.

Understanding bears
Kilham's experience and Gray's writing offer excellent insight into bears' instinctive knowledge by describing how young orphaned cubs in Kilham's care learn how to become wild bears. I reread the book immediately after concluding it so I could take full advantage its information. I recommend Among the Bears to anyone who deals with these amazing animals professionally or informally. Motivation, communication, and dispersal are well covered in a truly understandable and engrossing manner.

Among the Bears: Raising Orphaned Cubs in the Wild
I'm only half way through the book but I can tell you it is difficult to put down. As a wildlife Rehabilitator I find Benjamin Kilham's book informative yet fun to read.

Black Bears are great
I just finished reading Among the Bears and I think Benjamin did a great job at describing the bears body language, and his explenation of what their sounds and gestures meant are superb,,,I have seen a lot of bears in the last 40 years and have seen several of these gestures..This book starts out a little slow but soon picks up and then Icould not stop reading, This book does tell it like it really is in thebears world good and bad

Benjamin Kilham is a complete idiot - He actually supports bear hunting!!!
I've never been more disappointed in a book and I think this is the first book I've ever actually returned.I didn't want this man to get a single penny from me.My concerns were immediately raised when I read that he was a gunmaker and when he made the comment "I reached out to poke the radio on to a country western station.I like to listen to songs with lyrics I can understand".So I immediately look up bear hunting in the index and am soon horrified to read that he supports hunting and even bear hunting and tries to justify it as a valid wildlife management technique!How he could ever raise cubs and yet still support murdering them for fun is beyond me.Torturing and/or killing animals for pleasure is a classic sign of being a sociopath.So if you love wildlife and bears like I do and if you're an intelligent person then you will avoid this book like the plaque.If you want to read an amazing book about bears and two amazing people then get "Grizzly Heart" by Charlie Russel and Maureen Enns.Unfortunately, for some reason this book isn't yet available in the US and you must order it from Canada but its worth the extra trouble. ... Read more

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Describes the physical appearance, habits, hunting and mating behaviors, family life, and life cycle of giant pandas. ... Read more

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Some bears are large and dangerous. Others are small and love to eat honey. In this concise introduction to the species, readers will find facts about all of their favorite bears, from the super-scary to cuddly and cute! ... Read more

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Here is Grizzard on golf! Does Lewis Grizzard like golf? Does a cat have a climbing gear? Does a chicken have lips? Does a bear chip in the woods? "You know why they call it golf, don't you? Because all the good four-letter words were already taken." Perfect for Father's Day. ... Read more

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Discover unique insights into the lives of truly wild young bears! Karen and Kennan Ward have traveled worldwide to bring you this captivating collection of wild bears in their natural habitat. Each page has a new bear photograph and in depth description of how Grizzly, Polar, and Black bears find food, raise their young, and just have fun in the wild. A glossary is included to help young readers expand their natural history vocabulary. ... Read more

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The Magic of Bears
A benchmark book that entertains, educates, and completely dazzles you with its incredible icon images!A "must-read" for anyone who believes in the magic of bears!

Great new children's book, all about bears!
"Born to be Wild" is an excellent new children's book that people of all ages will enjoy. It is extremely informative while being engaging and interactive at the same time. The excellent organization and amazing photography make it a pleasure to read and accessible to a wide range of readers. Many of the poses in which Mr. Ward has captured the bears are simply delightful. The reader comes away with not only new knowledge, but a greater appreciation of bears.

Born to Be Wild...A "Beary " good book!
Born to Be Wild is a wonderful book for children of all ages.Young children will be entranced by pictures of frolicking polar bear cubs and grizzly bear antics, as they listen to touching stories.What parent or child can resist a tender moment between a mother bear and her cubs?
For the independent reader, this book offers clear narrative and a helpful glossary.The format is interactive, as the authors have not only included substantial information about all kinds of bears, but photo captions that invite young readers to think and reflect.
I have found Born to Be Wild to be an invaluable resource for research projects and quiet reading time in my classroom.My students all fell in love with the endearing tale of Ferosha, an orphaned polar bear cub that makes her way into the author's hearts.
In these days of digitally altered photos and phony news stories, it is refreshing to find these photographers/authors attained all their photos the old-fashioned way: with hard work, dedication and artistic talent.I highly recommend this book to any bear lover, young or old.

Born to Be Wild: Bears
We're so glad this book has come out in hard back and better yet it has been`expanded. Its fun for kids of all ages, written with humor and includes lots of interesting facts about the animals, and as usual the Wards photography is outstanding. We highly recommend it. ... Read more

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Nature's Wild® Bears is filled with beautiful photographs and facts about the various types of bears. Children will learn where they live, what they eat, how their cubs are raised, and much, much more! ... Read more

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Describes grizzly bears, their habits, where they live, their hunting methods, and how they exist in the world of people. ... Read more

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Describes the physical appearance, habits, hunting and mating behaviors, family life, and life cycle of the grizzly bear. ... Read more