Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Otariids and the Odobenid (1st ed. 2021) (Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals)

By: Claudio Campagna and Robert Harcourt

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Synopsis: This book is focused on the marine mammalian groups the Otariidae and the Odobenidae, otherwise known as fur seals, sea lions and the walrus. In 30 chapters, more than 60 authors from 30 institutions and 13 nationalities, discuss a broad suite of topics from maternal care and mating behavior, through play, cognition and personality, to adaptation to life in the Anthropocene. The authors explore the behaviors that have allowed these semi-aquatic mammals to thrive in the marine realm. Many populations have recovered following historical decimation, with interesting evolutionary consequences which are explored. Detailed, selected, individual species descriptions are also provided, showcasing the behavioral diversity of this engaging, adaptive and highly successful group of marine mammals.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030591847
Related ISBNs:: 9783030591830
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 07/04/21
Copyrighted By:: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Psychology, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Claudio Campagna
Edited by:: Robert Harcourt