Description: Sea Mammals : The Past and Present Lives of Our Oceans' Cornerstone Species, Hardcover by Berta, Annalisa, ISBN 069123664X, ISBN-13 9780691236643, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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 this book, 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. Th 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, behavior, habitats, and conservation. And because these are key species that complete many food chains and have the widest influence of all sea life, th also offers insights into a broad variety of marine worlds today and in the future.
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Book Title: Sea Mammals : the Past and Present Lives of Our Oceans' CornerStone Species
Item Length: 9.1in
Item Height: 0.9in
Item Width: 6.7in
Author: Annalisa Berta
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Evolution, Animals / Mammals, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Year: 2023
Genre: Nature, Science
Item Weight: 27.9 Oz
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
