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National Geographic's The Grizzlies [VHS]

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National Geographic once again does a fantastic job presenting a controversial subject with an objective eye. NGS crews take us to Alaska and elsewhere to show us up-close and very intimate views of this often-misunderstood predator. There is excellent footage of many types of grizzly behavior, a very good historical overview, anecdotes from grizzly attack survivors, a large portion about bears within Yellowstone Park and how we have taught them to become "problem bears," advice from park rangers, and many other attractive features to this video.

Though produced in 1987, the film comes from a very conservationist-based point of view, respects the grizzly, and does a very good job of teaching us about this magnificent animal. Peter Coyote does a wonderful job as narrator, too. If you are at all interested in bears, their behavior, and how to live in harmony with them, this is a great video to start with.