National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World - National Audubon Society Field Guides - National Audubon Society - Książki - Random House USA Inc - 9780375411410 - 2 kwietnia 2002
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National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World - National Audubon Society Field Guides 1. wydanie

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.

Exquisitely detailed 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.


528 pages, illustrations

Media Książki     Hardcover Book   (Książka z twardym grzbietem i okładką)
Wydane 2 kwietnia 2002
ISBN13 9780375411410
Wydawcy Random House USA Inc
Strony 528
Wymiary 237 × 166 × 34 mm   ·   1,25 kg
Język English  
Ilustrator Folkens, Pieter

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