<p>How big are black bears? What kind of noises do black bears make? Can they swim? What are the biggest threats to bears? This engaging book answers nearly 50 questions about black bears, drawing on over 40 years of research conducted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.\nBlack bears are highly intelligent, adaptable, and powerful wild animals. This book reveals for the first time many of the mysteries of bear behavior gathered from decades of observation, radio-tracking, and data gathering, as well as the observations of wildlife photographers and field rangers who know the these bears so well. A perfect complement to the lively text, many gorgeous photographs of bears, their cubs, and their habitat illustrate every page in this engaging book.</p>

Frequently Asked Questions About Smoky Mountain Black Bears

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<p>From legendary hiker Margaret Stevenson to famed singer/songwriter Dolly Parton, what do these 19 remarkable Smoky Mountain women have in common? Tenacity. Perseverance. And an ironwood-like toughness in the face of adversity. Besides these qualities, all had (or have) a deep love for the Great Smoky Mountains. Featured women include Karen Wade, Gracie McNichol, Wilma Dykeman, Hattie O. McGiffin, Mary E. Caldwell, and more. 294 pages.</p>

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoky Mountain Black Bears

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