Download or read book Seals and Sea Lions of the World written by William Nigel Bonner and published by Facts on File. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Seals and Sea Lions of the World covers a fascinating group of mammals whose habitat is aquatic and whose limbs are fully adapted for swimming rather than for land locomotion. The aquatic environment and the remoteness of their habitats make seals, sea lions, and walruses difficult to study. Yet, encounters with these species have produced a great interest in their past, present, and future." -- Cover.
Download or read book Seals and Sea Lions of the World written by Nigel Bonner and published by . This book was released on 2003-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers that fascinating group of animals whose evolution into their present forms and lifestyles seems almost contradictory. While seals, sea lions and walruses are mammals, their habitat is an aquatic one, their limbs fully adapted for swimming rather than land locomotion. This book describes and illustrates the various families of the order Pinnipedia -- fur seals, sea lions, walruses and the phocid seals. Evolution, classification, distribution, life-cycles, zoology and their current status and future are all discussed, as well as the question of their relationship with humans. Examines controversial topics such as conflicts between seals and fishing and culling and the fur trade. 100 color photos, detailed diagrams and maps. Comprehensive!
Download or read book Fur Seals and Sea Lions written by Roger Kirkwood and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fur seals and sea lions are charismatic, large carnivores that engage us with both their skill and playful antics. Although all species in Australian waters were harvested to near extinction 200 years ago, fur seals are recovering and are now common in near-shore waters across southern Australia. Sea lions, however, are endangered. Their populations appear not to have recovered like fur seals and are declining at some locations. Fur seals and sea lions are important top level predators and play an important role in Australia’s temperate marine ecosystems. Key threats they currently face relate to human activities, particularly interactions with fisheries. This book outlines the comparative evolutionary ecology, biology, life-history, behaviour, conservation status, threats, history of human interactions and latest research on the three species of otariids that live in the waters of southern Australia: the Australian fur seal, New Zealand fur seal and Australian sea lion. It also includes brief descriptions of Antarctic and Subantarctic seals that occupy the Antarctic pack-ice and remote Australian territories of Macquarie Island and Heard Island.
Download or read book Seals Sea Lions written by Andrew Cleave and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Human Impacts on Seals Sea Lions and Sea Otters written by Todd J. Braje and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The bones recovered from the middens of the northeastern Pacific shorelines have important stories to tell biologists, marine mammalogists, and those concerned with marine conservation. This volume unearths a wealth of information about the historical ecology of seals, sea lions, and sea otters in the North Pacific that spans thousands of years. It provides fascinating insights into how the world once looked, and how it may one day look again as seals, sea lions, and sea otters reclaim and recolonize their former haunts.”—Andrew Trites, Director, Marine Mammal Research Unit, University of British Columbia “Braje and Rick have assembled a compelling set of case studies on the long-term and complex interactions between people, marine mammals, and environments in the Northeast Pacific. The promise of zooarchaeology as historical science is on full display, as researchers use geochemistry, aDNA, morphometrics, and traditional analytic methods to address questions of utmost importance to the long-term health of coastal ecosystems. If this book doesn't convince conservation biology about the need to take the long view of animal histories and ecosystems into account in developing conservation management plans, I'm not sure what will.”—Virginia L. Butler, Department of Anthropology, Portland State University
Download or read book Seals and Sea Lions written by Andrew Cleave and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the true seals to the fur seals and sea lions, as well as the walruses and manatees, here is a pictorial celebration of sea-going mammals, who have adapted to life both on land and in the water under a variety of different climates and conditions. Covered in detail are the anatomical adaptations necessary for aquatic life, streamlining and movement, keeping warm, special senses, and the specific characteristics of the various species and races. From the ferocious leopard seal to the massive and quarrelsome elephant seal to the playful California sea lion, the full range of these appealing marine mammals is captured in 80 full-color photographs.
Download or read book Seal or Sea Lion written by Rob Ryndak and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These “second cousins” of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it’s easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.
Download or read book The Sea World Book of Seals and Sea Lions written by Phyllis Roberts Evans and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P. This book was released on 1986 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of various species of seals and sea lions.
Download or read book Seals and Sea Lions written by Andrew Cleave and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to seals and sea lions.
Download or read book Can You Tell a Seal from a Sea Lion written by Buffy Silverman and published by LernerClassroom. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information on how to tell the difference between seals and sea lions, even though they are similar in many ways.
Download or read book Sea Lions written by Kate Riggs and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2022-03-16 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the amazing sea lion! Introduce elementary kids to these marine mammals and their ocean lives. Long bodies, fancy flippers, and thick skin help these sea creatures swim with speed and agility. Readers explore the features, habitats, and behaviors of sea lions, including pup raising and colony life, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Japan tells why fishers respect these animals.
Download or read book Seals Sea Lions Walruses written by John Bonnett Wexo and published by Child's World. This book was released on 1990 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the habits and behavior of seals, sea lions and walruses.
Download or read book Seals and Man written by William Nigel Bonner and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the long and varied relationship of man and seals, including the effect of seals on fisheries and the impact of commercial fishing on seals. Also includes a chapter on seal biology, social structure, breeding and diet.
Download or read book California Sea Lion written by Natalie Lunis and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The California sea lion can swim at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. Its speed helps it escape from predators such as sharks and killer whales. Sea lions are not just fast; they’re also smart and playful. They can even learn to perform tricks at zoos and aquariums! These are some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about these swift marine mammals. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help California sea lions reach fast speeds. A "Speed-o-Meter" graphic compares the sea lion’s top speed to that of other animals.
Download or read book Sea Mammals of the World written by Randall R. Reeves and published by Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide. Illustrations, photographs, and clearly written text combine to make this an indispensable reference source for sea mammal watchers and anyone interested in the natural world."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Sea Lions of the World written by Andrew W. Trites and published by Alaska Sea Grant College Program. This book was released on 2006 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Astro written by Jeanne Walker Harvey and published by Arbordale Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Astro, an orphaned Steller sea lion, was rescued by scientists at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, his attachment to people made him unable to be returned to the ocean and he now lives at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
