"The Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, Third Edition, features revisions of comprehensive coverage in previous editions on such topics as taxonomy, systematics, evolution, anatomy/morphology, behavioral and physiological ecology, and more, as well as new content on topics of anthropogenic concern and modern information on the results of emerging threats, such as ocean noise (including intensive navy, industrial and other sources), impacts ..."
"What good is a rattlesnake? What purpose do animals serve? All species play a vital role in their biological communities, and the removal of just one can have a noticeable and catastrophic ripple effect. Yet social and political pressures frequently pit species conservation against economic progress and prosperity, and scientists fear that we may be in the midst of a mass extinction event. Brian R. Chapman and William I. Lutterschmidt m ..."
"Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars, and other human activities make it difficult for marine mammals to communicate. This book discusses, among many other topics, just how well ..."
"This book concentrates on the marine mammalian group of Odontocetes, the toothed whales, dolphins, and porpoises. In 23 chapters, a total of 40 authors describe general patterns of ethological concepts of odontocetes in their natural environments, with a strong bent towards behavioral ecology. Examples are given of particularly well-studied species and species groups for which enough data exist, especially from the past 15 years. The ai ..."
Marine Mammals The Evolving Human Factor 通过 BerndWürsig Paperback, 发布时间 2023 通过 Springer International Publishing Jun 2023 ISBN-13: 978-3-030-98102-0, ISBN: 3-030-98102-9
Marine Mammals the Evolving Human Factor: The Evolving Human Factor (Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals) 通过 BerndWürsig, Notarbartolo Di Sciara Hardcover, 发布时间 2022 通过 Springer International Publishing Jun 2022 ISBN-13: 978-3-030-98099-3, ISBN: 3-030-98099-5
Marine Mammals the Evolving Human Factor 通过 BerndWürsig 465 页, 发布时间 2022 通过 Springer Nature ISBN-13: 978-3-030-98100-6, ISBN: 3-030-98100-2
"... DR, Shreading A, Silva MA, Smith BW, Smith F, Smith JP, Snell KRS, Sokolov A, Sokolov V, Solovyeva DV, Sorum MS ... Alistair Drake V (2007) What is migration? Bioscience 57:113–121 Dunn DC, Harrison A-L, Curtice C, DeLand S, Donnelly B ..."
"blubber and muscle tissue are not very good sound propagators, it is
nevertheless possible that dolphins can “see” into each ... At least, they may be
able to see lungs, trachea, and other cavities with gasses and perhaps bones of
fetuses and some particularly hard-bodied tumors, etc. ... I especially like the
book edited by Philippa Brakes and Mark Peter Simmonds on Whales and
Dolphins: Cognition, ..."
"Bernd Würsig, J.G.M. Thewissen, Kit M. Kovacs ... not universal in aquatically
territorial species; for example, high vocal activity and long-distance sounds
probably have been selected against in the ring seal, to minimize detection by
polar bears. Otariids are highly vocal and have rich vocal repertoires.
Vocalizations of territorial male otariids are transmitted over medium to short
distances; the stereotyped “fullthreat call” ( ..."
"This thorough revision of the classic first edition brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors - all presented in such detail and clar ..."
"The Dusky Dolphin: Master Acrobat Off Different Shores covers various topics about the dusky dolphin, including its taxonomy, history and demography, ecology, and behavior. After introducing the dusky dolphin as a member of the genus Lagenorhynchus under the family Delphinidae, the book continues by describing its life history, its demographic patterns, and its role in the food web considering predation, parasitism, and competition. The ..."
Sex in Cetaceans Morphology, Behavior, and the Evolution of Sexual Strategies 通过 Würsig, Bernd, Orbach, Dara N. Hardcover, 628 页, 发布时间 2023 通过 Springer ISBN-13: 978-3-031-35650-6, ISBN: 3-031-35650-0
"Combining excellent science with accessible style, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals is an indispensable resource on the fascinating warm-blooded creatures of the sea. The contributions of more than 200 leading international authorities have made this single volume the guide for studyig the entire range of marine mammals. Organized alphabetically, more the 280 articles are devoted to wide range of topics -- from the specific behavior a ..."