National Marine Mammal Foundation - Böcker
2 386 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Oceanic Dolphins: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume Two in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, focuses on dolphins, the remarkable marine mammals that live in our seas and oceans. For centuries, dolphins have fascinated humans with their intelligence and adaptability. As our understanding of marine mammals expands, there is a growing need for comprehensive references on their ecology and biology. This series, created to meet this need, provides definitive reviews of all living species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, and marine otters and bears.This volume features chapters written by leading global experts on offshore and oceanic dolphin species. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the species, covering aspects such as distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the effects of human activities on these species.
Provides in-depth reviews of Stenella dolphin species, common dolphins, killer whales, pilot whales, and other dolphins found in more offshore watersAddresses the evolution, anatomy, ecology, distribution, and behavior of these marine mammal speciesFeatures numerous photos of live and specimen animals, skulls, and anatomical details, plus distribution maps
River Dolphins and Larger Toothed Whales
Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume 3
1 898 kr
Kommande
River Dolphins and Larger Toothed Whales, Volume Three in Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, consists of species review chapters written by global experts on brackish and freshwater dolphin species and larger toothed whales. Each chapter includes a description of the species that is followed by sections on distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the impacts of human activities on the species. This series was founded to help scientists, conservationists, and informed laypersons alike find definitive reviews on all the world's living whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, marine otters, and bears.Some of the world's most beautiful, intelligent, and highly adapted mammals inhabit our seas and oceans and have stirred the human imagination for many centuries. As our knowledge of marine mammals grows, the need exists for a reliable and complete reference to the ecology and biology of these fascinating creatures. This book addresses this important need.
Provides in-depth reviews of sperm whales, beaked whales, and narwhalsAddresses the evolution, anatomy, ecology, distribution, and behavior of these marine mammal speciesFeatures numerous photos of live and specimen animals, skulls, and anatomical details, along with distribution maps