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Florida Manatees: Biology, Behavior, and Conservation
John E. Reynolds
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Description for Florida Manatees: Biology, Behavior, and Conservation
Hardback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 141, 141 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; PSVW73; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 229 x 16. .
Manatees, the gentle giants of Florida's lagoons and coastal habitats, can bring a smile to the face of anybody lucky enough to spy one. As manatees dip and roll through the water, crowds gather to watch them feed on aquatic vegetation. Whether they are congregating by the hundreds or resting or feeding alone, viewing these sea cows can provide anyone interested in nature with hours of tranquil pleasure. Having survived for eons, today's manatees are now under constant threat due to our rapidly swelling human population. Their habitats are often devastated by development and pollution. The slow-moving ... Read more
Manatees, the gentle giants of Florida's lagoons and coastal habitats, can bring a smile to the face of anybody lucky enough to spy one. As manatees dip and roll through the water, crowds gather to watch them feed on aquatic vegetation. Whether they are congregating by the hundreds or resting or feeding alone, viewing these sea cows can provide anyone interested in nature with hours of tranquil pleasure. Having survived for eons, today's manatees are now under constant threat due to our rapidly swelling human population. Their habitats are often devastated by development and pollution. The slow-moving ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9781421421919
SKU
V9781421421919
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Ref
99-50
About John E. Reynolds
John E. Reynolds III is the senior scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory's Manatee Research Program and the former chair of the US Marine Mammal Commission. He is the coeditor of Marine Mammal Research: Conservation beyond Crisis and the coauthor of Mysterious Manatees. Wayne Lynch is a renowned and widely published professional wildlife photographer. He is the author of Owls of ... Read more
Reviews for Florida Manatees: Biology, Behavior, and Conservation
The result is a lovely book that sounds as though it would appeal primarily to scientists, but which offers inviting color photos and history that make it accessible to lay audiences both within Florida and outside the state.
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Perusal of the numerous photographs located throughout the book is an enjoyable pastime. However, to do so, ... Read more
Donovan's Literary Services
Perusal of the numerous photographs located throughout the book is an enjoyable pastime. However, to do so, ... Read more