Walker's Marine Mammals of the World
Contributors: Randall R. Reeves (Introduction); Brent S. Stewart (Introduction)
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: May 28, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780801873430
Subjects: Marine & freshwater mammals; Reference works; Sea & seashore life; Marine Life; Classification; Science; Nature; Science/Mathematics; Marine mammals; Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology; Mammals; Science / Biology
First sentence: The oceans and seas cover three-fourths of the surface of planet Earth.
Description: A comprehensive guide to the varied order of marine mammals. Information includes scientific and common names, the number and distribution of the species, measurements and physical traits, habitat, daily and seasonal activity, population dynamics, home range, social life, reproduction, longevity, and status of threatened species.