Get to know black bears brown bears and polar bears like never beforethrough Stan Tekielas wildlife photography personal anecdotes and years of research.amp10They are icons of our wild places. They are powerful and intimidating yet they signify calmness comfort and peace. Bears are adored around the world. They are magnificent animals that capture our fascination. Enter the world of bears with awardwinning author naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.amp10 Crawling into black bear dens in northern Wisconsin trekking across the Manitoba tundra in search of polar bears traversing the Rocky Mountains in pursuit of grizzly bears Stan spent more than 20 years traveling across the United States and Canada to observe and photograph bears. He documented every aspect of their lives major events such as mating and hibernation torpor as well as everyday activities including foraging hunting and socializing. The result is a striking portrayal of these mammals in Bears of North America. Stanamp8217s extraordinary photographs depict the creatures in a new unique fashion. The coffeetable book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read.amp10Accompany Stan on some of the greatest adventures of his life. Explore North Americaamp8217s desolate areas with him pursuing these resourceful animals. With his instinct for being in the right place at the right time Stan utilizes rare opportunities to capture some of the most compelling images of his career. Through this book you can share in his research and develop a new appreciation and respect for bears. Bears of North America is a musthave for lovers of wildlife and nature.