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Whales and Seals
Pierre-Henry Fontaine
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Description for Whales and Seals
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 678 color images. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW73. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 856.
Provided here is a detailed picture of the lives and environments of whales and seals, including chapters on anatomy, adaptation to aquatic life, nutrition, migration, reproduction, and paracites and enemies. The interaction of man with these marine animals is also explored, as is their paleontology. New information and 678 color diagrams and illustrations help illuminate the lives of these mysterious animals. At the end of the text, fact sheets about the Mysticetes, Odontocetes, and Pinnipeds, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography provide additional information essential to the study of whales and seals, leaving the reader more fully informed. With this ... Read more
Provided here is a detailed picture of the lives and environments of whales and seals, including chapters on anatomy, adaptation to aquatic life, nutrition, migration, reproduction, and paracites and enemies. The interaction of man with these marine animals is also explored, as is their paleontology. New information and 678 color diagrams and illustrations help illuminate the lives of these mysterious animals. At the end of the text, fact sheets about the Mysticetes, Odontocetes, and Pinnipeds, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography provide additional information essential to the study of whales and seals, leaving the reader more fully informed. With this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764327919
SKU
V9780764327919
Shipping Time
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About Pierre-Henry Fontaine
Pierre-Henry Fontaine is a biologist, recognized whale expert, and consultant to museums in Europe and North America.
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