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9781582381619

Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals

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  • ISBN13:

    9781582381619

  • ISBN10:

    1582381615

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-04-14
  • Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
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Summary

Marine mammals are some of the most amazing animals on earth. This full-color, magnificently illustrated guide gives information on: -Natural history and evolution of these fascinating creatures -Distribution and migratory patterns Concisely written and easy-to-understand, this is a must-have guide for nature buffs and animal lovers of all ages. Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000,Golden Guides from St. Martin's Pressfeature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students. Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere. Marine mammals are some of the most amazing animals on earth. This full-color, magnificently illustrated guide gives information on: Natural history and evolution of these fascinating creatures Distribution and migratory patterns Concisely written and easy-to-understand, this is a must-have guide for students and beginners. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press have been updated and revised to revitalize the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Author Biography

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Table of Contents

Marine Mammals
4(6)
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
6(28)
How cetaceans developed. The way cetaceans breathe. How cetaceans give birth. The senses of cetaceans. The way cetaceans sleep. How cetaceans swim. Migratory journeys of cetaceans. The whaling industry. The need for conservation. The training of marine mammals in captivity. Looking out for the interests of cetaceans
Baleen Whales
34(20)
Right Whales
36(4)
Rorquals, or Fin Whales
40(12)
Gray Whales
52(2)
Toothed Whales
54(46)
Beaked Whales
54(8)
Sperm Whales
62(4)
Narwhal and White Whale
66(4)
Porpoises
70(6)
Dolphins
76(20)
River Dolphins
96(4)
Manatees and Dugong
100(8)
Manatees
102(2)
Dugong
104(2)
Steller's Sea Cow
106(2)
Sea Lions, Walruses, and Seals
108(36)
Eared Seals
111(13)
Walruses
124(4)
Earless Seals
128(16)
Carnivores
144(8)
Otters, Weasels, and Their Kin
144(4)
Bears
148(4)
Whale Watching
152(2)
Animal Welfare Organizations
154(2)
Marine Mammal Exhibits
156(1)
More Information 157(1)
Scientific Names 158(1)
Index 159

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