Busch, Robert H. The grizzly almanac.BUSCH, Robert H. The grizzly almanac almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record religious feasts, seasonal changes, and the like. . Lyons Press. 229p. illus. bibliog. index. c2000. 1-59228-320-9. $19.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. Busch is a natural history writer with much experience with wild animals WILD ANIMALS. Animals in a state of nature; animals ferae naturae. Vide Animals; Ferae naturae. and the world they live in. He writes the story of the grizzly in clear non-scientific language that does not speak clown to the reader. He begins with the bear's evolution, its habits, habitat and lifestyle, and interaction with humans; he also devotes a chapter to famous bear attacks and how to avoid them, The final chapter is called "The Future of the Grizzly," now an endangered species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S. in the US and a threatened species in Canada. He shows how human encroachment, hunting, ecotourism e·co·tour·ism n. Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment. , agriculture and mining have all led to the reduction in number of bears and then discusses some of the attempts to improve their chances of survival. All of this information is presented on glossy pages with beautiful photos. He concludes with useful information on organizations, a glossary and an extensive index. This will be a valuable research resource for most libraries. Nola Theiss, Sanibel, FL |
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