A lavishly illustrated book that explores the complex behavioural characteristics of North America’s largest land carnivores.From the first moment Sarah Elmeligi came eye to eye with a grizzly bear, her life changed. In a moment that lasted mere seconds, she began to question everything she thought she knew about bears. Elmeligi expertly weaves the science of bear behaviour with her passionate account of per-sonal encounters. Dive into the life of a bear biologist as Sarah’s colleagues recount their own stories from the field—intimate moments with bears where they were connected to an animal with personality, decision-mak-ing capabilities, and a host of engaging behaviours.Join Elmeligi and Marriott on a journey that examines the behaviour of black, grizzly, and polar bears in a way you’ve never seen before.