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Guide to Marine Mammals of the World
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Guide to Marine Mammals of the World

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This National Audubon Society Guide describes in detail all 120 species of the world's whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions and manatees.

  • Authors: Randall R. Reeves, Brent S. Stewart, Phillip J. Clapham and James A. Powell; Illustrated by Pieter A. Folkens
  • Softcover; 527 pages; full-color and illustrated photographs and maps
  • Alfred A. Knopf; copyright 2002
  • Also includes sea otters and the polar bear
  • Features more than 320 illustrations, 418 photographs, and 123 maps
  • Organized by the four major groups of marine mammals: marine fissipeds, pinnipeds, cetaceans and sirenians
  • This new guide offers more authoritative, up-to-date and accessible information than any book previously published on the subject

Species descriptions include: full-color paintings, some depicting males and females, juveniles, subspecies, or special features. Color photographs showing appearance in the wild and illustrating typical behaviors. Life history data, including length and weight at various life stages, and life span. Range and habitat text and a full-color range map based on the most current information. Facts about social organization, surface behaviors, swimming, and diving. Information on mating behavior, breeding, and the rearing of young. Details about food items and foraging techniques. Estimates of population in the wild, plus current and historic threats. A general introduction outlines the evolution and taxonomy of marine mammals, distribution, migration, watching guidelines, identification techniques, organizations and laws that protect marine mammals, and more.

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WOW! Great book!

By Senor Hiker

from York, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Detailed
  • Durable
  • Easy to read

Cons

  • Bulky

Best Uses

  • Boating

Comments about Guide to Marine Mammals of the World:

This book gives detailed accounts of every single marine mammal in the world. Great reference guide for identification or just to learn about these animals!

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