false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177377021m/698807.jpg 698807 1 <b>The National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World</b> describes in fascinating detail all 120 species of the world's whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions, manatees, Marine and Sea Otters, and the Polar Bear. Written by a team of experts and featuring more than 320 illustrations, 418 photographs, and 123 maps, this new guide offers more authoritative, up-to-date, and accessible information than any book previously published on the subject.<br><br>Organized by the four major groups of marine mammals&#8212;marine fissipeds, pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sirenians&#8212;the species descriptions include:<br><br>Full-color paintings, some depicting males and females, juveniles, subspecies, or special features. Color photographs showing appearance in the wild and illustrating typical behaviors. Life history data, including length and weight at various life stages, and life span. Range and habitat text and a full-color range map based on the most current information. Facts about social organization, surface behaviors, swimming, and diving. Information on mating behavior, breeding, and the rearing of young. Details about food items and foraging techniques. Estimates of population in the wild, plus current and historic threats.<br><br>A general introduction outlines the evolution and taxonomy of marine mammals, distribution, migration, watching guidelines, identification techniques, organizations and laws that protect marine mammals, and more.<br><br>Introductions to groups include comparative size illustrations, discussion of behaviors particular to the group, and other unique features.<br><br>A useful illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide.<br><br>Exquisitely detailed illustrations, stunning photographs, and clearly written text combine to make this an indispensible reference source for marine mammal watchers and anyone interested in the natural world. 685122 2 4 2002 National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World (National Audubon Society Field Guide Series.) total:13|5:12|4:0|3:1|2:0|1:0| 13 63 19 2 5 0 false false Wed May 27 16:05:29 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 20 18:46:08 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sun Oct 05 11:47:28 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 05 11:48:12 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Wed Nov 18 15:14:48 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 18 15:15:05 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sun Aug 30 11:25:11 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 11:25:16 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Aug 04 21:35:07 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 21:35:33 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed May 06 11:59:30 -0700 2009 Wed May 06 11:59:30 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat May 02 20:20:05 -0700 2009 Sat May 02 20:20:05 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Apr 07 14:53:50 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 07 14:55:04 -0700 2009 5 0 true false Sat Mar 21 16:13:39 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 16:44:20 -0700 2009 who knows 0 0 false false Thu Mar 12 21:29:25 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 12 22:43:11 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sat Feb 28 20:31:55 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 28 20:31:55 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Feb 28 18:56:03 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 28 18:56:03 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Mon Dec 22 16:36:26 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 22 16:36:26 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Fri Nov 21 07:07:38 -0800 2008 Fri Nov 21 07:07:38 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Thu Mar 20 12:04:05 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 20 12:04:05 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Fri Mar 07 09:39:59 -0800 2008 Fri Mar 07 09:39:59 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Mon Feb 04 17:12:30 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 04 17:12:30 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Sat Feb 02 06:35:10 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 02 06:35:10 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Fri Feb 01 17:19:16 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 01 17:19:16 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=698807