Bears in the Backyard: Big Animals, Sprawling Suburbs, and the New Urban Jungle
By Edward R. Ricciuti
The Countryman Press, $14.95
As cities and suburbs continue to grow, wild animals are seen more frequently on human turf, increasing the number of human attacks. Author, science journalist and naturalist Edward R. Ricciuti, uses research to discuss why this is happening, how it impacts us and how to deal with it. Readers will learn how to protect against dangerous wildlife, such as bears, cougars and even alligators, while reading about actual encounters and experiences.—Breana Roy
