Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, 2nd Edition

Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, 2nd Edition

William F. Perrin, Bernd Wursig, J. G.M. Thewissen, "Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, 2nd Edition"
Academic Press | 2009 | ISBN: 012373553X | 1352 pages | PDF | 54,4 MB

More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION “This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries";. - Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE ";...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration"; - Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE Related Titles Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their IdentificationThe Dusky Dolphin : Master Acrobat Off Different ShoresMarine Mammals, 2nd Edition : Evolutionary BiologyDescription 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 information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited 2nd edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals.Readership Marine Biologists, Ecologists, Conservation Biologists, Fisheries Biologists and Environmental consultants. Quotes "This book's encyclopedic coverage of marine mammals has been fully revised and updated. Despite its size, it is easy to use. I recommend this book for anyone interested in marine mammals!"- The Birdbooker Report Author InformationEdited by William F. Perrin, National Marine Fisheries Service, La Jolla, CA, USA; Bernd Wursig, Texas A&M University, Galveston, Texas, USA; and J. G.M. Thewissen, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, USA


DOWNLOAD

http://depositfiles.com/files/cnp3pgl0w

or

http://uploading.com/files/32e661b5/...arine_Mam.rar/