Walking with Bears: One Man's Relationship with Three Generations of Wild Bears

by Terry DeBruyn

Book Overview

Some people prefer to walk the woods alone--Terry DeBruyn walks with bears. This tale is his astonishing account of the North American black bears that befriend him. of color photos. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558216421
• ISBN13: 9781558216426
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Action-provoking?

That's the question. Can you read this book, and come away not wanting to act to protect these creatures? Many books are thought-provoking. This one made me feel that I need to ACT. DeBruyn's diary-style writings make it possible to appreciate the necessity of wisely sharing the habitat with the native residents, not depriving them of it. The author's data and observations also dispell many myths about black bear behavior. If we can accept the truth, can we then act as responsible stewards of our world?

Who says that bears aren't human?

This is an excellent read that I highly recommend to any animal lover or for the individual who has ever had doubts that any animal lacks human feelings and responses. Not only is it a great scientific read about the biology and habits of bears, but also takes the whole experience to a higher level. Terry D. BeBruyn takes you out in the forests of Michigan and lets you experience life through three different generations of bears. It is a touching read where one will experience good and bad days and the whole concept of being adopted into a non-human family. It will make you laugh and cry as you experience life through a bear's eyes.

Fascinating!

If you're at all interested in the natural world around us, and concerned about how much we take for granted in this day and age, this is a sobering and fascinating look at black bears. The author tracks the lives of a family of bears (mainly 3 generations worth) over the course of a year to discuss their behaviors and their seasonal variation. Almost as a by product of this you learn a lot about bears, and the actions and motivations of potentially dangerous wild animals as a whole. I feel a lot safer being outdoors having read some of the explanations for the motivations of aggressive behavior, especially towards humans. I would say more about the book itself but I think it is best left as a surprise. Suffice it to say if you've wondered about bears or the upbringing of offspring in animals, this is a superb book. It's my first book on bears so there may be some others out there which others would suggest first, but I don't see how one could go wrong with this one.

Anyone Working With Black Bears Should Read This Book!

I have purchased 3 copies of this book for bear biologist firends. Debruyn gives a wonderful look into the private lives of black bears. I found myself comparing what he discovered with what I see working with black bears in west Texas. The book is written by someone who is dedicated to their research. There is a wealth of information on biology and ecology of black bears that is presented in a wonderful read. I read it cover to cover, then read it again. Bonnie R. McKinney West Texas Black Bear Study

Right Spot On

I have scoured high and low to enjoy the information that only biologists from the field can share about the intimate lives of animals. It is very hard to find information of the type in Walking with Bears, and it should be seriously digested and openly applauded. I've heard what the game commissions have had to say, and deep down inside I already knew what this book has now confirmed. The black bear should be a cherished national emblem in the wild for all generations to appreciate . After all, it is ursus americanus.