National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World

National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World describes 120 species of the world’s whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions, manatees, Marine and Sea Otters, and the Polar Bear. Organized by the four major groups of marine mammals—marine fissipeds, pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sirenians. The species descriptions includes full-color paintings, color photographs showing appearance in the wild and illustrating typical behaviors, life history data, range and habitat text and a full-color range map based on the most current information. Facts about social organization, surface behaviors, swimming, and diving. Information on mating behavior, breeding, and the rearing of young. Details about food items and foraging techniques. Estimates of population in the wild, plus current and historic threats.

A general introduction outlines the evolution and taxonomy of marine mammals, distribution, migration, watching guidelines, identification techniques, organizations and laws that protect marine mammals, and more. Introductions to groups include comparative size illustrations, discussion of behaviors particular to the group, and other unique features. A useful illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide.

Hardcover. 528 pages. Dimensions: ‎6.31 x 1.28 x 9.28 inches. Part of National Audubon Society Field Guides.

ISBN: 9780375411410

Other guides from National Audubon Society Field Guides:

• Field Guide to Fishes
• Tropical Marine Fishes
• North American Mammals
• African Wildlife
• North American Birds - Eastern Region
• North American Birds - Western Region
• Seashore Creatures
• Butterflies
• Insects and Spiders
• Reptiles and Amphibians

For comparison please see guides from National Audubon Society Pocket Guides:

• Songbirds and Familiar Backyard Birds: Eastern Region
• Familiar Animal Tracks of North America
• Familiar Butterflies of North America
• Insects and Spiders
• Familiar Mammals
• Familiar Reptiles and Amphibians
• Familiar Birds: Eastern Region

The botanical guides in this series are not cited in Textbase.

Price: $40.00