The World of the Polar Bear by Richard Perry 1966 1st US Ed Cox & Wyman HC DJ LN
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The World of the Polar Bear by Richard Perry 1966 1st US Ed Cox & Wyman HC DJ LN. Graphically he describes their superb hunting powers; how the female 'dens-up' in a snow cave for the polar night, giving birth in the spring after a four month fast; their curiosity about man and his possessions; and many other details of life on the frozen Arctic wastes. From the dust jacket, "Polar bears, like so many of the world's great wild animals, are in serious danger of extinction. Whalers, trappers and hunters have so ravaged their population since early in the seventeenth century that many authorities now feel they are doomed. Recognizing the fact that polar bears may disappear entirely, and that not much factual information is generally available about their habits and wanderings with the drifting ice pack, Richard Perry, noted British naturalist and author of eight other distinguished studies, has assembled in one volume virtually everything that is known about them in their wild state. Graphically he describes their superb hunting powers; how the female 'dens-up' in a snow cave for the polar night, giving birth in the spring after a four month fast; their curiosity about man and his possessions; and many other details of life on the frozen Arctic wastes. The World of the Polar Bear, the exciting true story of a large carnivore's adaptation to conditions of incredible severity, lucidly depicts one of the world's most fascinating and majestic creatures." Please see photos for questions of condition. If you are interested in purchasing multiple items, send me a message and I am happy to figure out a 'package' shipping cost instead of individual charges :-) Sold as is, ships worldwide, thank you for shopping with me and helping me to continue doing what I love and supporting my little Gremlin (son) along the way!
