When it comes to present day megafauna, there are few that can rival bears in being charismatic. From representations of spiritual power, to symbols of a wide range of qualities from strength to love, to popular culture icons, bears loom large in the human imagination. Wayne Lynch’s new book “Bears of the North; A Year Inside Their Worlds” offers readers an enjoyable opportunity to get to know them in al their reality.
As more and more of the American population moves from the countryside into the cites and suburbs, the expansion of those cities and suburbs into what was once the countryside frequently brings humans into contact with the wildlife that is trying to adapt to the new conditions brought about by the proximity of large numbers of people.