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This thorough revision of the classic first edition brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest info rmation on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and inter action s with man is provided by a cast of expert authors - all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specia list s and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photo graphs available, the long-awaited 2e remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals.
Bernd Würsig, his students, and postdocs have studied marine mammals and sea birds on all continents, with present work mainly on dusky dolphins in diverse habitats of New Zealand, and beleaguered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins of Hong Kong. His specialties are behavior and social strategies, especially as related to human disturbance. He has published and co-published about 18...
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