{"product_id":"what-the-bears-know-how-i-found-truth-and-magic-in-americas-most-misunderstood-creatures-a-memoir-by-animal-planets-the-bear-whisperer-paperback","title":"What the Bears Know: How I Found Truth and Magic in America's Most Misunderstood Creatures--A Memoir by Animal Planet's the Bear Whisperer - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Searles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Erskine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe incredible story of how one man went from a hired hunter to becoming one of America's top champions for this iconic animal.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e**A \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this wondrous and eye-opening exploration, Steve Searles, the renowned and respected \"Bear Whisperer\" of Mammoth Lakes, takes the reader on a journey into the lives of these remarkable creatures and the world we share. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the late 1990s, the town of Mammoth Lakes, California hired Steve Searles as a hunter to cull half its troublesome bear population. But as he began to prepare for the grim task, the bears soon won him over, and Searles realized there had to be a better way. He soon developed non-lethal tactics to control their behavior and overpopulation that heralded a landmark moment in the care and handling of the American black bear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut change was not without its challenges. To some, his success was dismissed due to his lack of formal academic training. Yet Searles never wavered in his commitment, and eventually became not just local folk hero but a nationally recognized expert. This high school dropout saved not just the bears, but, in many ways, his community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a tradition that runs from John Muir to Bear Grylls, Searles finds a fellowship with nature and a deeper meaning in the world of bears. Do bears understand things we don't? Are they dialed in to some greater natural force? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike us, bears waste little time on unreasonable fears. Bears are fully in the moment. They have an inner peace that seems to offset their power and strength. That may explain why no other animal on the planet is as revered as the bear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Searles shares his remarkable knowledge and we become immersed in the ursine world, you'll never look at bears or nature the same way again. Warm and poignant, and perfect for anyone who has been fascinated by the natural world, \u003ci\u003eWhat the Bears Know \u003c\/i\u003eshows that wisdom and fulfillment can come from unexpected places.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Searles\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught bear expert who's been working with the animals for nearly three decades. Since 1996, he has been the wildlife specialist for the ski town of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., where he developed a global reputation for his novel approaches to keeping residents--and the bears--safe. Steve founded the town's \"Don't Feed Our Bears\" program and helped formulate Yosemite National Park's initial bear program. In 2010, he was the topic of the reality show \"\u003ci\u003eThe Bear Whisperer\"\u003c\/i\u003e on Animal Planet. He is a native of Orange County, Calif. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Erskine\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally known columnist, with most of his work appearing in the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003eand distributed to 600 papers nationwide. As an editor there, he was part of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. He is best known to readers for his weekly pieces on life in suburban Los Angeles. This is his fifth book. He is a native of Chicago and now lives in Los Angeles.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48894044111000,"sku":"9781639367832","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/p5HCbUxu-I9781639367832.webp?v=1776721862","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/what-the-bears-know-how-i-found-truth-and-magic-in-americas-most-misunderstood-creatures-a-memoir-by-animal-planets-the-bear-whisperer-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}