Walker's Marine Mammals of the World
- ISBN-10
- 0801873436
- ISBN-13
- 9780801873430
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 264
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-05-28
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- Ronald M. Nowak
Description
Marine mammals are among the most fascinating and most watched of Earth's many animal species, particularly for their many adaptations for life in and around the water and their unique methods of communication. This comprehensive guide to the order is for experts and enthusiasts alike.
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