Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals

Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, 2nd Edition

A comprehensive and authoritative reference covering the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior, conservation, and diversity of marine mammals. The second edition features updated taxonomy, more than 260 species-focused articles, new research on climate change and habitat use, and extensive color illustrations and photographs.

Key Features

• Comprehensive reference on marine mammal biology
• Covers the taxonomy and biology of marine mammal species
• Includes more than 260 species-focused articles
• Explores anatomy, behavior, ecology, and habitat use
• Examines feeding biology and morphological adaptations
• Covers conservation and human impacts on marine mammals
• Addresses climate change and its effects on marine mammals
• Explores sociobiology and social interactions
• Includes updated taxonomy and scientific information
• Features extensive color photographs and illustrations
• Provides contributions from leading marine mammal experts
• Fully referenced for further research
• Useful for marine biologists, wildlife researchers, conservationists, students, naturalists, and marine mammal specialists