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Seal

By Victoria Dickenson
Series: Animal
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Seal by Victoria Dickenson explores the captivating world of seals, offering insights into their behaviour, habitats, and the crucial role they play in marine ecosystems. The book blends scientific facts with storytelling to engage readers in the fascinating lives of these marine mammals, highlighting their adaptability and the conservation challenges they face.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with marine life, especially the intriguing world of seals. It combines scientific insights with captivating stories about the behaviour and habitats of these charismatic creatures, appealing to both nature enthusiasts and those interested in wildlife conservation.

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Seal

Seal by Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of an animal that has piqued and delighted human interest since ancient times, from their role in Roman spectacles to their frequent inhabitation of animal rescue centers today.

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From swimming alongside our kayaks, canoes, coracles and boats to lurking alone in the shadowy waters of remote seas, seals have long interacted with humans and played a part in our history.

Seal by Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of an animal that has piqued and delighted human interest since ancient times, from their role in Roman spectacles to their frequent inhabitation of animal rescue centres today.

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ISBN: 9781780234892

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 102 illustrations, 78 in colour

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 216

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About the Author

Victoria Dickenson is a historian and curator based in Toronto, Canada. She is the author of Drawn from Life: Science and Art in the Portrayal of the New World (1998), Rabbit (Reaktion Books, 2013) and Seal (Reaktion Books, 2015).

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