Barrie K Gilbert

"​Barrie Gilbert is probably the most experienced, credible grizzly bear biologist working on the planet today. He met his first grizzlies as a young biologist in Yellowstone, where a mother defending her cubs mauled half his face off, including one eye. Yet he loves this animal and has spent his life studying and defending the great bear." -Doug Peacock, renowned American naturalist, outdoorsman, and author.

A recognized as an expert in the field of bear behavior and human/bear conflicts, Barrie Gilbert was born in Kingston, Ontario, and graduated with a degree in biology from Queen’s University, going on to earn a PhD in zoology from Duke University.

After a stint as an Alberta wildlife research biologist, he joined the faculty of Utah State University, where he taught courses on animal behavior, wildlife management and endangered species. His research interests include human-wildlife interactions, especially the three species of North American bears; studies of dolphin communication; and ungulate behavior.

Since retiring, Dr. Gilbert has focused on bringing ecological insights to conservation of threatened species and habitats.

Visit his website at www.barriegilbert.ca