Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals By: Perrin, William F.; Wursig, Bernd; Thewissen, J. G.M. Publisher: Academic Press Print ISBN: 9780123735539, 012373553X eText ISBN: 9780123735539, 9780080919935, 0080919936 Edition: 2nd Pages: 1352 Format: PDF Available from $ 160.00 USD SKU: 9780123735539 This thorough revision of the classic first edition brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors - all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited 2e remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. * More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more * Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals * New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION “This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries. - Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE ...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration - Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE Additional ISBNs 9780123735539, 9780080919935, 012373553X, 0080919936, 9781281928504, 128192850X SKU: 9780123735539 Download now: https://ebookscoffee.sellpass.io/products/Encyclopedia-of-Marine-Mammals
