Handbook of whales, dolphins, and porpoises of the world
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Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2020.
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
599.5 CARWA
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599.5 CARWA
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Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2020.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
528 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
First published: London : Bloomsbury, 2019.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 520-521), index, and glossary.
Description
The most authoritative reference guide to every cetacean species and subspecies in the world Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly 1,000 accurate color illustrations-complete with detailed annotations pointing out significant field marks-this outstanding book covers all 90 species and every subspecies of cetaceans around the globe. Leading cetacean biologists have collaborated with pioneering conservationist Mark Carwardine on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips. From the blue whale to the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, the illuminating species accounts are accompanied by abundant distribution maps and photographs. Designed to ensure easy access to critical information, Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is an indispensable resource that every whale watcher and cetacean seeker will find invaluable. Provides details on every species and subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise Features nearly 1,000 meticulous color illustrations and 90 distribution maps Includes helpful facts about behavior, life history, and conservation.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Carwardine, M., Camm, M., Robinson, R., & Llobet, T. (2020). Handbook of whales, dolphins, and porpoises of the world . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark, Carwardine et al.. 2020. Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark, Carwardine et al.. Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World Princeton University Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Carwardine, Mark,, Martin Camm, Rebecca Robinson, and Toni Llobet. Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World Princeton University Press, 2020.
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