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Author: John Elliott Reynolds Publisher: ISBN: 9780816024360 Category : Dugong Languages : en Pages : 192
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This book fully documents the natural history of Sirenia, the order of aquatic mammals including manatees of the Caribbean, West Africa, and the Amazon, as well as the Indo-Pacific dugong.
Author: John Elliott Reynolds Publisher: ISBN: 9780816024360 Category : Dugong Languages : en Pages : 192
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This book fully documents the natural history of Sirenia, the order of aquatic mammals including manatees of the Caribbean, West Africa, and the Amazon, as well as the Indo-Pacific dugong.
Author: Jeff Ripple Publisher: ISBN: 9781610604437 Category : Sirenia Languages : en Pages : 150
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"An excellent introduction to the natural history of the four living species of sirenian, including the Florida and Antillean sub-species of the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the dugong, as well as the extinct Stellar's Sea Cow."--Jacket
Author: Andy Butterworth Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3319469940 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 625
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Marine mammals attract human interest – sometimes this interest is benign or positive – whale watching, conservation programmes for whales, seals, otters, and efforts to clear beaches of marine debris are seen as proactive steps to support these animals. However, there are many forces operating to affect adversely the lives of whales, seals, manatees, otters and polar bears – and this book explores how the welfare of marine mammals has been affected and how they have adapted, moved, responded and sometimes suffered as a result of the changing marine and human world around them. Marine mammal welfare addresses the welfare effects of marine debris, of human traffic in the oceans, of noise, of hunting, of whale watching and tourism, and of some of the less obvious impacts on marine mammals – on their social structures, on their behaviours and migration, and also of the effects on captivity for animals kept in zoos and aquaria. There is much to think and talk about – how marine mammals respond in a world dramatically influenced by man, how are their social structures affected and how is their welfare impacted?
Author: Ellen Hines Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 0813042704 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 341
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This important scientific volume comprehensively explores the biology and ecological status of manatees and dugongs in all of the geographic regions where they can be found today, from the Caribbean to Eastern Africa, from Arabia to the Amazon, and from Japan through the South Pacific to Australia. Many of these dwindling populations are situated in developing countries--locales that have previously received little attention in the scientific literature. In these areas, people occupying rivers or coastlines still capture sirenians for food and other uses (oil, bones for carving, leather). In addition, disruption, erosion, or complete loss of sirenian habitat occurs because of dredge and fill, coastal run-off, chemical pollution, and damage from boat propellers. Sirenian Conservation features contributions from an international group of scientists who are working to address the many challenges to manatee and dugong food supply, environment, reproduction, and survival. They share stories of programs that rescue, rehabilitate, release, and monitor these animals; offer reports on practical, replicable, and cost-effective management techniques; and summarize current research strategies.
Author: Tim Dietz Publisher: Fulcrum Group ISBN: Category : Dugong Languages : en Pages : 224
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A compelling tale of magical myths and startling facts, of ruthless hunters and dedicated conservationists and of the uncanny gentleness of creatures poised on the edge of extinction. This story takes readers on adventures into the primordial springs of Florida to explore the crystalline home of the manatee firsthand. Also compares the chubby manatee to the voluptuous mermaid of legend. Photos and illustrations.
Author: Amanda Harman Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing ISBN: 9780761402947 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of manatees and dugongs--endangered, vegetarian mammals that live in the water.
Author: Roger L. Reep Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 0813072085 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 323
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From two scientists who have been at the forefront of manatee research for over three decades, The Florida Manatee offers an engaging, accessible introduction to manatee biology, including communication, diet, long-distance migration, and much more. This second edition is updated with new scientific research, as well as discussions of recent conservation efforts—largely driven by manatee injuries and deaths resulting from boat collisions—that have contributed to the robust growth of manatee numbers in Florida. It also includes the latest predictions for manatee populations and health in the future, both in Florida and worldwide. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking the most comprehensive, current information on this fascinating marine mammal.
Author: Annalisa Berta Publisher: ISBN: 0520355520 Category : Languages : en Pages : 221
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Return to the Sea portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals--from giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago to the deep-diving elephant seals and clam-eating walruses of modern times. This fascinating account of the origin of various marine-mammal lineages--some extinct, others extant but threatened--is for the nonspecialist. Against a backdrop of geologic time and changing climates and geography, this volume takes evolution as its unifying principle to help us to understand today's diversity of marine mammals and their responses to environmental challenges. Annalisa Berta explains current controversies and explores patterns of change now taking place, such as shifting food webs and predator-prey relationships, habitat degradation, global warming, and the effects of humans on marine-mammal communities.
Author: Brian Skerry Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1426306172 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Introduces readers to tghe life cycle, behaviors, and the natural habitats of manatees living off Florida's southern coast and describes the conservations efforts performed to protect tyhe species.
Author: John Elliott Reynolds
Author: John Elliott Reynolds
Author: Jeff Ripple
Author: Helene Marsh
Author: Andy Butterworth
Author: Ellen Hines
Author: Tim Dietz
Author: Amanda Harman
Author: Roger L. Reep
Author: Annalisa Berta
Author: Brian Skerry