Discover BEARS, creatures that have for centuries evoked feelings of love, fear, and fascination. Sports teams and even countries have adopted the bear as their symbol. Films, books, and television series have made bear characters famous for all time. And who hasn't hugged at teddy bear as a child? In this book, explore the different species from around the world. Learn facts such as these: the bear family, although carnivorous, is primarily vegetarian and mainly feeds on leaves, roots, nuts, berries, and cones. Bears are not clumsy like you see in cartoons-they can actually outrun humans with very little effort. Bears do not hibernate; they actually enter into a deep sleep from which they can easily be roused. Entertaining and informative, BEARS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources.
