A biologist specializing in black bears of Michigan"s Upper Peninsula, Terry DeBruyn realized that the only way to protect a wild species is to gain a deep understanding of its behavior and needs. Like Jane Goodall, Diane Fosse, and others who have closely witnessed the lives of wild animals, DeBruyn, with enormous patience and respect, succeeds in acclimating a North American black bear with cubs to his presence. The rewards are immense. DeBruyn becomes a privileged guest, watching intimate family scenes; nursing, grooming, and wrestling among den mates. As he learns of their moods, relationships, and tragedies, he draws the reader deep into the lives of the most fascinating and feared of all wild animals. Walking with Bears is an endearing and moving tale of interspecies friendship.