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Combining excellent science with accessible style, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals is an indispensable resource on the fascinating warm-blooded creatures of the sea. The contributions of more than 200 leading international authorities have made this single volume the guide for studyig the entire range of marine mammals. Organized alphabetically, more the 280 articles are devoted to wide range of topics -- from the specific behavior and physiology of cetaceans and pinnipeds, to ecology, population biology, human effects and interaction, and research methodology. Up-to-date, accessible, and scientifically sound, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals will occupy a central place in any marine science library. KEY FEATURES \*Complete Species List, featuring both living and extinct mammals; \*Comprehensive Glossary with definitions for more than 1,000 specialized terms; \*Extensive cross-referencing between articles; \*Abundant visual resources -- photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and figures KEY FEATURES \*Complete Species List, featuring both living and extinct mammals \*Comprehensive Glossary with definitions for more than 1,000 specialized terms \*Extensive cross-referencing between articles \*Abundant visual resources -- photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and figures 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. * 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 Cover Page......Page 1 Interpretative summary of the geological ages and phylogenetic relations of important genera of pinniped carnivores......Page 2 Interpretative summary of the geological ages and phylogenetic relations of important genera of sirenians and desmostylians......Page 3 Title Page......Page 6 ISBN 0125513402......Page 7 B......Page 9 C......Page 11 E......Page 12 G......Page 13 I......Page 14 M......Page 15 P......Page 16 S......Page 18 W......Page 20 CONTENTS BY SUBJECT AREA......Page 21 CONTRIBUTORS......Page 25 PREFACE......Page 37 GUIDE TO THE ENCYCLOPEDIA......Page 39 A......Page 41 B......Page 95 C......Page 220 D......Page 348 E......Page 388 F......Page 451 G......Page 528 H......Page 585 I......Page 641 J......Page 695 K......Page 703 L......Page 725 M......Page 740 N......Page 823 O......Page 864 P......Page 899 R......Page 1053 S......Page 1100 T......Page 1267 U......Page 1314 V......Page 1317 W......Page 1334 MARINE MAMMAL SPECIES......Page 1375 BIOGRAPHIES......Page 1379 GLOSSARY......Page 1387 INDEX (with page links)......Page 1413 Color Plates......Page 1455 Interpretative summary of the phylogenetic relationships and geological ranges of important genera of cetaceans (1)......Page 1471 Interpretative summary of the phylogenetic relationships and geological ranges of important genera of cetaceans (2)......Page 1472 Back Page......Page 1473 Cover Page 1 Interpretative summary of the geological ages and phylogenetic relations of important genera of pinniped carnivores 2 Interpretative summary of the geological ages and phylogenetic relations of important genera of sirenians and desmostylians 3 Title Page 6 ISBN 0125513402 7 CONTENTS (with page links) 9 A 9 B 9 C 11 D 12 E 12 F 13 G 13 H 14 I 14 J 15 K 15 L 15 M 15 N 16 O 16 P 16 R 18 S 18 T 20 U 20 V 20 W 20 CONTENTS BY SUBJECT AREA 21 CONTRIBUTORS 25 PREFACE 37 GUIDE TO THE ENCYCLOPEDIA 39 A 41 B 95 C 220 D 348 E 388 F 451 G 528 H 585 I 641 J 695 K 703 L 725 M 740 N 823 O 864 P 899 R 1053 S 1100 T 1267 U 1314 V 1317 W 1334 MARINE MAMMAL SPECIES 1375 BIOGRAPHIES 1379 GLOSSARY 1387 INDEX (with page links) 1413 Color Plates 1455 Interpretative summary of the phylogenetic relationships and geological ranges of important genera of cetaceans (1) 1471 Interpretative summary of the phylogenetic relationships and geological ranges of important genera of cetaceans (2) 1472 Back Page 1473 This encyclopedia is a comprehensive, scientifically accurate work devoted to all aspects of marine mammals, including their anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management Abundance estimation covers the range of techniques by which the size of a population of marine mammals can be estimated.