SEALS AND SEA LIONS OF THE WORLD. By W. Nigel Bonner.

(1994) 1994 1st US edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp224. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is a detailed and authoritative discussion of the biology, ecology and taxonomy of "the order Pinnipedia - fur seals, sea lions, walruses and the phocid seals - are described and illustrated. Evolution, classification, distribution, life-cycles, zoology and their current status and future are all fully discussed" ... In addition the complex question of their relationship with humans is examined". Chapters include: The world of seals; The fur seals; The sea lions; The walrus; True seals - the northern seals; Monk seals and elephant seals; The Antarctic seal; Reproduction, death and social structure; Seals and hunters; Seals and fisheries; Seals and life in the modern world.