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National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World (National Audubon Society Field Guide Series.) Paperback - 2002 - 1st Edition
by Brent S. Stewart/ Phillip J. Clapham/ James A. Powell
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This guide covers 120 species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions. Information about each species covers every aspect of the animal's anatomy, life cycle, and behavior. This new guide is certain to become both an indispensable source of information and an essential tool for identification. 500 illustrations. 128 maps.
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- Title National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World (National Audubon Society Field Guide Series.)
- Author Brent S. Stewart/ Phillip J. Clapham/ James A. Powell
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition New
- Pages 528
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York
- Date 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps
- Bookseller's Inventory # x-0375411410
- ISBN 9780375411410 / 0375411410
- Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.5 in (23.11 x 16.00 x 3.81 cm)
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Themes
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Marine mammals
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001038103
- Dewey Decimal Code 599.5
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The National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World describes in fascinating detail all 120 species of the world's whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions, manatees, Marine and Sea Otters, and the Polar Bear. Written by a team of experts and featuring more than 320 illustrations, 418 photographs, and 123 maps, this new guide offers more authoritative, up-to-date, and accessible information than any book previously published on the subject.
Organized by the four major groups of marine mammals--marine fissipeds, pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sirenians--the 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.
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.
Exquisitelydetailed illustrations, stunning photographs, and clearly written text combine to make this an indispensible reference source for marine mammal watchers and anyone interested in the natural world.
Organized by the four major groups of marine mammals--marine fissipeds, pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sirenians--the 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.
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.
Exquisitelydetailed illustrations, stunning photographs, and clearly written text combine to make this an indispensible reference source for marine mammal watchers and anyone interested in the natural world.
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Citations
- American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2003, Page 639
- Choice, 11/01/2002, Page 498
- Library Journal, 04/01/2002, Page 133
- Publishers Weekly, 03/18/2002, Page 90
- School Library Journal, 09/01/2002, Page 258