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National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World (National Audubon Society Field Guides)
The National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World 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...more
Turtleback, 528 pages
Published
April 2nd 2002
by Knopf
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This book is astounding. I usually refer to this as "my Bible", because of how much I reference it. As a cetacean stranding response volunteer, this book comes in handy more than I would like to admit. Its wonderful, anatomically correct illustrations have helped me identify some of the rarer species of cetacea, specifically the Ziphiidae family. It also includes specific lengths/weights, ranges, and behaviors of [most] species of marine mammal, which is very helpful at the necropsy la...more
This Guide to Marine Mammals of the World is a long-awaited new addition many years in the making, and the result is impressive and unique. With five hundred page s of detailed description on the many mammals swimming beneath our seas, as well as beautiful color drawings and actual photos of these many mammals; it is a book that deserves a space on a shelf in every home by the sea. The book is not strictly for those with a scientific background, but then it is neither for the average person wh...more
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It's amazing how many different species of dolphins, whales, seals, and other marine mammals there are. I'm reading this book because i simply want to know more about the ocean deep.
It is an excellent reference work for marine mammals.
This is THE book if you want to be a marine bioligist. It is so full of information that it may get me through college.
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Excellent guide to all marine mammals. Includes otters, polar bears, pinnipeds and cetaceans.
This is so good! (if you like animals)
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