Manatees and dugongs

ISBN: 0816024367

Author: REYNOLDS, John E & ODELL, Daniel

Condition: New

Written by two leading marine scientists, "Manatees and Dugongs," begins with the evolutionary history of the manatee and dugong species and their relationships with man, who continues to hunt them even today. The book then discusses each of the three manatee species, found in Florida, the Antilles, the Amazon Basin, and along the coast of West Africa, and the dugong, which is found in the waters of many Indo-Pacific countries. For each species, information is provided about its anatomy, behavior, range, and current status. The book includes, too, an account of the tragic history of the Stellar's sea cow - killed off just 27 years after its discovery by Russian fur traders in the late 19th century - and methods of conversation, including the preservation of precious habitats. Throughout, "Manatees and Dugongs" is illustrated with beautiful full-color photographs and line drawings.