Grizzly wars

by David G. Knibb

"Grizzly bears are the most striking symbol of the North American wild, as well as one of the most controversial animals on the continent. David Knibb's book highlights the policy and political issues involved in efforts to save the Great Bear from extinction, including the heated debate over the decision to remove Yellowstone's grizzly bears from the list threatened species. As Lance Craig-head points out in the book's foreword, Knibb tells this compelling story with a refreshing immediacy, almost as if he were there in the conference rooms, meeting halls, private offices, and public chambers where the fate of the grizzly bear was negotiated." "Knibb looks at grizzly bear recovery on both side of the bonder, from the North Cascades to the Northern Rockies. He discusses the critical role of state governments, the need for links between recovery areas, and the question of whether bears in each area should be treated as distinct populations. In the process, he underscores the need for Am