Grizzly Heart
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear. To many, grizzlies symbolize power and ferocity—creatures to be feared and often killed. However, Charlie Russell, with a forty-year relationship with bears, believes it is possible to coexist with and understand them in the wild. For five years, Russell and his partner, artist and photographer Maureen Enns, have spent summers on the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia, home to the world's densest population of brown bears. They defy the preconceptions of wildlife officials and the public by living peacefully among the grizzlies. Russell shares the trials and successes of their fieldwork, from persuading Russian officials to allow their study, to adopting three orphaned bear cubs and teaching them survival skills, to raising environmental awareness through art. Through careful study and dedication, they challenge the notion of the grizzly bear as a relentless threat, demonstrating that a respectful relationship with these majestic animals is possible. Their experiences aim to inspire a cultural shift in perception, emphasizing the potential for harmony between humans and bears. "We have been able to live beautifully with these animals, with no serious threat, because of what we've learned."
