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Polar Bears: The Natural History Of A Threatened Species
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No Animal Is More Symbolic Of The Arctic Than The Polar Bear. In The Short Space Of 150,000 Years, It Has Undergone Behavioural And Physiological Changes To Evolve From A Grizzly Bear Into The Most Specialized Predator Of The Arctic Sea Ice. Yet, Its Survival Is Now Threatened By Global Warming. Renowned Polar Bear Scientist Dr. Ian Stirling Compresses 40 Years Of Research On These Iconic Mammals Into A New And Comprehensive Natural History. In Accessible Language, He Explains Their Evolution, Life History, Behaviour, How They Are Researched, And The Current Threat To Their Very Existence. He Also Explains Why Polar Bears Of Hudson Bay Have Become So Important To Our Understanding Of The Species, And How Churchill Became The Polar Bear Capital Of The World
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species'? A: The book focuses on the natural history of polar bears, detailing their evolution, behavior, and the threats they face due to global warming. It compiles 40 years of research by renowned polar bear scientist Dr. Ian Stirling.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dr. Ian Stirling, a renowned polar bear scientist with extensive experience in researching these iconic mammals.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on May 17, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 300 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers without a scientific background? A: Yes, the book is written in accessible language, making it suitable for readers of all backgrounds who are interested in polar bears and their natural history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Does the book cover the importance of Hudson Bay for polar bears? A: Yes, the book explains why polar bears of Hudson Bay are significant for understanding the species and discusses Churchill as The Polar Bear Capital of the World.
- Q: What features are highlighted in the book? A: The book is noted as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', but the new version provides comprehensive insights into polar bear research and conservation.
- Q: Is there an edition of the book that has been revised? A: Yes, this book is a revised edition.