Mammals of Middle and South America: Cetacea and Sirenia
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Beschreibung
Dive into the fascinating world of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and manatees with this authoritative volume, offering the most comprehensive overview of all cetacean and sirenian species found in Middle and South America.
This beautifully illustrated handbook explores every aspect of their biology—from palaeontology and physiology to genetics, reproduction, development, ecology, and diet. It also examines habitat preferences, mortality patterns, and age determination, alongside their economic significance and management. Future challenges for research and conservation are addressed in depth, making this an essential resource for understanding and protecting these remarkable marine mammals.
Each species chapter includes a detailed distribution map, high-quality photographs, and key references for further study.
Part of the acclaimed Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America series, this volume is an indispensable reference for academics, students, wildlife managers, and professionals in conservation biology, ecology, and systematics.
Dive into the fascinating world of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and manatees with this authoritative volume, offering the most comprehensive overview of all cetacean and sirenian species found in Middle and South America.
This beautifully illustrated handbook explores every aspect of their biology—from palaeontology and physiology to genetics, reproduction, development, ecology, and diet. It also examines habitat preferences, mortality patterns, and age determination, alongside their economic significance and management. Future challenges for research and conservation are addressed in depth, making this an essential resource for understanding and protecting these remarkable marine mammals.
Each species chapter includes a detailed distribution map, high-quality photographs, and key references for further study.
Part of the acclaimed Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America series, this volume is an indispensable reference for academics, students, wildlife managers, and professionals in conservation biology, ecology, and systematics.
Provides up-to-date and comprehensive overviews of all Middle and South American cetaceans and sirenians Detailed species accounts with maps, photos, and key literature for in-depth research Compiled and written by a team of international experts
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Salvatore Siciliano
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Whales Sirenians Manatees Dolphins Porpoises Odontoceti Mysticeti Trichechidae Balaenidae Balaenopteridae Delphinidae Eschrichtiidae Monodontidae Phocoenidae Physeteridae