Encyclopedia of marine mammals

摘要: This thorough revision of the classic first edition brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on very latest taxonomy, and a host biological, ecological sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The information biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior interactions with man is provided by cast expert authors - all presented such detail clarity support both mammal specialists serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout fresh selection best color photographs available, long-awaited 2e remains at forefront as go-to reference * More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology more Over 260 individual topics ranging from anatomy behavior, conservation, exploitation impact global climate change mammals New illustrations show document topical FROM THE FIRST EDITION "This so good...a bargain, full riches...packed fascinating up date information. I recommend it unreservedly individuals, students, researchers, well libraries". Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE "...establishes solid satisfying foundation for current study future exploration" Ronald J. Shusterman,