Bear Doesn't Know: Life and Wonder in Bear Country

The Bear Doesn't Know is a book by Paul Schullery, a naturalist, storyteller, and former Yellowstone ranger, that explores the cultural complications of an animal we have long both feared and adored. It chronicles our coming to terms with the mysteries of bear ecology and behavior and features Schullery's trademark gifts for historical inquiry and scientific translation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2021
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

Paul Schullery, a renowned naturalist, storyteller, and former Yellowstone ranger, has crafted a captivating book for bear enthusiasts titled "The Bear Doesn't Know." This remarkable work is brimming with the sheer delight, breathtaking beauty, uplifting inspiration, and pure entertainment that can be experienced throughout a life well spent in bear country. As he delves into the intricate cultural complexities surrounding an animal that has long captivated both fear and admiration, Schullery chronicles the challenging journey of our coming to terms with the enigmatic aspects of bear ecology and behavior.

Schullery approaches the subject of bears with a broad perspective, encompassing centuries of evolving perceptions of wild bears, the scientific exploration of their ecology and behavior, and the often arduous efforts to safeguard bear populations for future generations. Through his trademark gifts for historical inquiry, scientific translation, and the artful combination of humor and profound insight, Schullery infuses "The Bear Doesn't Know" with a multitude of his own quirky tales of life in the vast wildlands of North America and the enigmatic realms of bear folklore and literature.

North America's bears have emerged as universally recognized symbols of untamed landscapes and the ongoing battles to preserve them. In this captivating collection, Schullery sheds light on and revels in the bears and their remarkable world, elucidating why they have always held such a profound significance for us.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496226068