Description: Brown bears are powerful symbols of wilderness, thriving in the vast, untamed ecosystems of Alaska's remote national parks. Brown Bears in Alaska's National Parks is a unique and thorough exploration of the conservation, ecology, and management of brown bears in these parks, including examinations of bear biology, human-bear interactions, population estimation methods, and the effects of climate change on bear populations.
Brief description: Kyle Joly is a wildlife biologist who has been exploring the Alaska interior for more than twenty years while working for the Yukon-Charley National Park and Preserve. He lives in Fairbanks.
Review Quotes: "A treasure trove of information on the majestic brown bear. . . . Brown Bears in Alaska's National Parks combines history, contemporary research, and stunning photographs."
--Foreword Reviews