Bear Attacks
- 294 pages
- 11 hours of reading
"The classic gripping study of encounters between bears and people--with expert advice on the best ways to protect yourself"--Page 4 of cover.
Stephen Herrero is recognized globally as a foremost authority on bear ecology and behavior. His research meticulously examines the complex dynamics of these animals and the factors influencing their interactions with humans. Herrero's extensive expertise offers crucial insights for comprehending and reducing the risks inherent in bear encounters.




"The classic gripping study of encounters between bears and people--with expert advice on the best ways to protect yourself"--Page 4 of cover.
Revised, updated, and with a new introduction by the author.
What causes bear attacks? When should you play dead and when should you fight an attacking bear? What do we know about black and grizzly bears and how can this knowledge be used to avoid bear attacks? And, more generally, what is the bear’s future? <i>Bear Attacks</i> is a thorough and unflinching landmark study of the attacks made on men and women by the great grizzly and the occasionally deadly black bear. This is a book for everyone who hikes, camps, or visits bear country – and for anyone who wants to know more about these sometimes fearsome but always fascinating wild creatures. <i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>