<p>Praise for the second edition:</p><p><b>"Norbert's gift as a photographer is his great curiosity about the natural world. His magic is displayed in photographs that weave light, color and action into a tapestry that tells volumes about life in the Far North."-- <i>National Geographic Magazine</i></p><p></p><p>"Highly recommended."-- <i>Library Journal</i> (starred review)</b></p><p>The polar bear is the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world, uniquely adapted to thrive in the harsh environment of the Far North. In <b><i>The World of the Polar Bear</i></b>, renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing follows the polar bear through each season of the year.</p><p>This timely third edition has been fully updated and features more than 20 terrific new photographs. With its thorough and engaging text and spectacular photography, <b><i>The World of the Polar Bear</i></b> includes:</p><ul><li>A season-by-season account of the life of the polar bear, including feeding, mating and rearing of cubs<br /></li><li>A new chapter featuring the polar bears of Svalbard, Norway<br /></li><li>An intimate look at the animals that share the polar bear's environment, including seals, arctic foxes, walruses and muskoxen<br /></li><li>A section on such northern sky phenomena as sun dogs and northern lights<br /></li><li>Many anecdotes and insights about the polar bear -- at once a loving parent, a fierce predator and a natural jester</li></ul><p>Polar bears are seriously threatened by global warming, and this book continues to explore this critical issue.</p><p><b><i>The World of the Polar Bear</i></b> is quite simply the best book ever published on the polar bear.</p><p><b>Norbert Rosing</b> visits Churchill, Manitoba, the very best place in the world to photograph polar bears, frequently. He has received many awards for his work and is a long-standing contributor to <i>National Geographic magazine</i>.</p><p><b>Ian Stirling</b> is a scientist emeritus with the Canadian Wildlife Service and an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. He is one of the world's top authorities on polar bears.</p>