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The Bottlenose Dolphin: Biology and Conservation
Reynolds Iii, John E., Wells, Randall S., Eide, Samantha D.
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Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 227 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
The Bottlenose Dolphin presents for the first time a comprehensive, colorfully illustrated, and concise overview of a species that has fascinated humans for at least 3,000 years.
After reviewing historical myths and legends of the dolphin back to the ancient Greeks and discussing current human attitudes and interactions, the author replaces myths with facts--up-to-date scientific assessment of dolphin evolution, behavior, ecology, morphology, reproduction, and genetics--while also tackling the difficult issues of dolphin conservation and management.
Although comprehensive enough to be of great value to professionals, educators, and students, the book is written in a manner that all dolphin ... Read more
The Bottlenose Dolphin presents for the first time a comprehensive, colorfully illustrated, and concise overview of a species that has fascinated humans for at least 3,000 years.
After reviewing historical myths and legends of the dolphin back to the ancient Greeks and discussing current human attitudes and interactions, the author replaces myths with facts--up-to-date scientific assessment of dolphin evolution, behavior, ecology, morphology, reproduction, and genetics--while also tackling the difficult issues of dolphin conservation and management.
Although comprehensive enough to be of great value to professionals, educators, and students, the book is written in a manner that all dolphin ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813049342
SKU
V9780813049342
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Reynolds Iii, John E., Wells, Randall S., Eide, Samantha D.
John E. Reynolds, professor of marine science at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida, is chair of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission. He has written over 100 articles on marine mammal biology and conservation and is coauthor with Daniel K. Odell of Manatees and Dugongs and coeditor of Biology of Marine Mammals. Randall S. Wells is a behavioral ecologist with ... Read more
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