Bears (A Day in the Life): A Day in the Life

Don W. Hardeman Jr. spent four and a half years as a black bear biologist in Florida where he conducted research on female black bear behaviour in the human-dominated landscape. He specialises in mammalian ecology (carnivores, mammals, and bats) and has extensive experience as a lead biologist on mammal projects across the country, including the San Clemente Island fox project in California.

Rebecca Mills is an Illustrator based in Perth, Western Australia. Her work is bright, colourful and fun, focused on balancing playfulness with purpose-driven design. Rebeccäs illustrations have made it into exhibitions and onto print, puzzles, clothing, stamps, even surfboards. Rebecca lives with her husband, two kids, and one very cute dog.