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Sea Mammals
The Past and Present Lives of Our Oceans’ Cornerstone Species
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Sea Mammals
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A richly illustrated introduction to the world's living and extinct sea mammals.
From the gregarious sea otter and playful dolphins to the sociable narwhal and iconic polar bear, sea mammals are a large, diverse, and increasingly precious group. In Sea Mammals, Annalisa Berta, a leading expert on sea mammals and their evolution, presents an engaging and richly illustrated introduction to past and present species of these remarkable creatures, from the blue whale and the northern fur seal to the extinct giant sperm whale, aquatic sloth, and walking sea cow.
The book features more than 50 individual species profiles, themed chapters, stunning photographs, and specially commissioned paleo-illustrations of extinct species. It presents detailed accounts of these mammals' evolutionary path, anatomy, behaviour, habitats, and conservation. And because these are key species that complete many food chains and have the widest influence of all sea life, the book also offers insights into a broad variety of marine worlds today and in the future.
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Annalisa Berta's Sea Mammals is well-received for its expert insight and comprehensive exploration of marine life. Reviewers highlight its engaging storytelling, educational value, and the way it connects sea mammals to the broader ocean ecosystem. It's praised for both its scientific depth and accessibility, making it a rewarding read for anyone passionate about the ocean and its inhabitants.
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ISBN: 9780691236643
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 150 color illus.
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Annalisa Berta is professor emerita of biology at San Diego State University. A specialist in the anatomy and evolutionary biology of marine mammals, especially baleen whales, she formally described a skeleton of the early pinniped Enaliarctos. She is the author of Return to the Sea: The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine Mammals and the editor of the award-winning Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises: A Natural History and Species Guide.
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