A charming, approachable, and thought-provoking look at bears from one of the world’s experts on them.Explores the relationship—both historically and culturally—between humans and bears, which throughout history have been regarded as our wild siblings, and sheds light on how bears are vitally important to our own ecosystems.Provides insight into “the hidden life of bears,” from their unmatched patience with cubs to what it really takes to hibernate for the winter, and how cli