Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Otariids and the Odobenid
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Beschreibung
This book is focused on the marine mammalian groups the Otariidae and the Odobenidae, otherwise known as fur seals, sea lions and the walrus. In 30 chapters, more than 60 authors from 30 institutions and 13 nationalities, discuss a broad suite of topics from maternal care and mating behavior, through play, cognition and personality, to adaptation to life in the Anthropocene. The authors explore the behaviors that have allowed these semi-aquatic mammals to thrive in the marine realm. Many populations have recovered following historical decimation, with interesting evolutionary consequences which are explored. Detailed, selected, individual species descriptions are also provided, showcasing the behavioral diversity of this engaging, adaptive and highly successful group of marine mammals.
This book is focused on the marine mammalian groups the Otariidae and the Odobenidae, otherwise known as fur seals, sea lions and the walrus. In 30 chapters, more than 60 authors from 30 institutions and 13 nationalities, discuss a broad suite of topics from maternal care and mating behavior, through play, cognition and personality, to adaptation to life in the Anthropocene. The authors explore the behaviors that have allowed these semi-aquatic mammals to thrive in the marine realm. Many populations have recovered following historical decimation, with interesting evolutionary consequences which are explored. Detailed, selected, individual species descriptions are also provided, showcasing the behavioral diversity of this engaging, adaptive and highly successful group of marine mammals.
A unique synthesis across the decades, of advances in behavioral studies Explores the challenges for mammals that live on both land and at sea Authored by international experts at the forefront of their discipline Covers a broad range of topics, from cognition to sexual selection of the eared seals and of the walrus
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Claudio Campagna
Themen in »Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Otariids and the Odobenid«
Aquatic Mammals Diving Behavior Feeding Strategies Mammal Conservation Migration Patterns Sexual Behavior Social Strategies
Stimmen zu »Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Otariids and the Odobenid«
"'Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Otariids and the Odobenid,' compiled by multiple authors and edited by Randall Davis and Anthony Pagano, readers will find an extensive overview of the latest research on sea lions, fur seals, and walruses.” (Irina S. Trukhanova, Community Ecology, Vol. 25 (3), 2024)
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