| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, maps |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"This book explores the evolution and ecology of the world's 120+ species of semi-aquatic mammals. It includes illuminating photographs and original illustrations by an award-winning artist. The book covers topics such as behavior, habitat use, special evolutionary adaptations, and ecological roles"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Part I. Geographical distribution and habitats. Chapter 2. Paleobiology -- Chapter 3. Ranging across the continents -- Chapter 4. Ecological niches -- Part II. Physical adaptations. Chapter 5. Morphology -- Chapter 6. Physiological adaptations -- Chapter 7. Locomotion and buoyancy -- Part III. Feeding ecology. Chapter 8. The predators: foraging strategies and niches -- Chapter 9. The prey: predator-prey interactions -- Part IV. Reproduction. Chapter 10. Mating and offspring -- Part V. Conservation challenges and management approaches. Chapter 11. Status and threats -- Chapter 12. Introductions and reintroductions -- Chapter 13. Management approaches -- Appendix A. Taxonomic list of semi-aquatic and riparian-dependent mammals -- Appendix B. Online resources -- Glossary -- References. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Mammals.
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Mammals. |
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Aquatic mammals.
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Aquatic mammals. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Brierley, Meaghan, illustrator.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hood, Glynnis A., 1964- Semi-aquatic mammals. Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2020] 9781421438801 (DLC) 2019056156 (OCoLC)1137736129 |
| ISBN |
9781421438818 (electronic book) |
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142143881X (electronic book) |
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9781421438801 |
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1421438801 |
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