In Galler , S. R. , K. Schmidt - Koenig , G. J. Jacobs , and R. E. Belleville , eds . , Animal oriMurray , M. D. 1981. The breeding of the entation and navigation , U.S. Natl . Aerosouthern elephant seal , Mirounga leonina , nautics and ...
This breathtakingly beautiful book brings readers nose-to-nose with all of the world's marine mammals-a comprehensive line-up of remarkable whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, walruses, otters, polar bears, dugongs, and manatees. ...
Introductions to groups include comparative size illustrations, discussion of behaviors particular to the group, and other unique features. A useful illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide.
Marine Mammals of the World
This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date.
When an eminent biblical scholar and archaeologist is found dead and an ancient and priceless document in his possession is discovered to be missing, Sukey Reynolds follows a hunch to track the murderer.
50 Million Years of Evolution Annalisa Berta. The modern sea otter, Enhydra, arose in the North Pa- cific at the beginning of the Pleistocene, about 3– 1 million years ago, and has not dispersed since that time. Records of Enhydra exist ...
The book examines how we have fared conserving the world’s marine mammal populations, with a focus on the key issues of fisheries and tourism.
The Gulf of Mexico teems with a much greater number and range of whales, dolphins, and other mammalian species than was suspected only a few years ago. In The...
"An illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide.