In Grizzly Confidential, author Kevin Grange—former paramedic and park ranger at Yellowstone and Grand Teton—comes face-to-face with North America’s most fearsome predator, Ursus Arctos.
His quest takes him from his home in the Tetons to an eerie, mist-shrouded island of gigantic bruins; from the Bear Center at Washington State University—where scientists believe the secrets of hibernation might help treat diabetes, heart disease, and obesity in humans—to the dark underbelly of for-profit wildlife parks, illegal animal trade and black markets hawking bear bile.
Along the way, he meets fascinating biologists and activists and discovers that everything he knew about grizzlies was wrong. Ultimately, his odyssey leads him to find answers on a remote corner of the Alaskan Peninsula where, for the last fifty years, humans have coexisted peacefully alongside the largest gathering of brown bears on the planet.
Grizzly Confidential is about bears but also the inspiring people who look after them. This is a fast-paced, gripping story that educates, entertains, and gives a sneak peek into the secret life of a well-known species. Part science, part travelogue, and a passionate plea for bear conservation, Grizzly Confidential is a lively account for anyone who loves the outdoors and learning about the natural world.
One day this summer, my husband and I took a day trip to the eastern entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Cody, Wyoming. For our road trip, I decided to listen to Grizzly Confidential. It was a great selection! Grizzly Confidential was so informative and so engaging that we couldn't wait to get back in the car to listen to it.
This book is for anyone who loves a good nature book or is fascinated by the Yellowstone ecosystem.
Details:
- Grizzly Confidential: An Astounding Journey into the Secret Life of North America’s Most Fearsome Predator by Kevin Grange
- Pages: 288
- Publisher: Harper Horizon
- Publication Date: 9/17/2024
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