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Whales, Dolphins and Seals: A field guide to the marine mammals of the world

Autor Brett Jarrett, Hadoram Shirihai
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 11 sep 2006
This new field guide is a complete and convenient reference to every species of cetacean, pinniped and sirenian in the world, along with the Marine and Sea Otters and the Polar Bear. Every species is illustrated with magnificent colour paintings and a stunning collection of photographs, chosen to illustrate the key field marks which can be used to separate each species in the field.
The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780713670370
ISBN-10: 0713670371
Pagini: 384
Ilustrații: colour plates photos maps
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.6 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Natural History
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Notă biografică

Hadoram Shirihai is a globally reknowned ornithologist and mammalogist with many books to his credit including the award-winningAntarctic Wildlife(Alula) andSylvia Warblers(Helm). Brett Jarrett is an acclaimed wildlife artist.

Recenzii

"One of the most attractive, well-produced and comprehensive guides ever published... 'Whales, Dolphins and Seals' is a tour de force for authors Hadoram Shirihai and artist Brett Jarrett.""The lavishly illustrated paperback is a delight, with Jarrett's exquisitely crafted paintings, copious colour photographs and a text that is well laid out and highly informative.""It really is a delightful book."
"A bargain at £12.99, this is an excellent buy and a must for cetacean lovers."
"It is likely to become the definitive guide to these fascinating creatures."
"An excellent book. The layout for the species pages is eye-catching but easy to read. There is a pleasing mix of photographs and and high quality artwork for each species together with texts that cover descriptions, behaviour, distribution and similar species. An invaluable field guide at a very reasonable price."
"This beautifully illustrated and informative text has fast become the definitive guide to the marine mammals of the world."
'Excellent field guide'
Keep handy in the cockpit on your next adventure.

Descriere

The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.