THE BROWN HARE. By Stephen Tapper. Shire Natural History series no. 20.

THE BROWN HARE. By Stephen Tapper. Shire Natural History series no. 20.

GARDEN WILDLIFE OF BRITAIN & EUROPE. By Michael Chinery. COLLINS NATURE GUIDES.

GARDEN WILDLIFE OF BRITAIN & EUROPE. By Michael Chinery. COLLINS NATURE GUIDES.

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.
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11894
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Author Bonner (Nigel).
Book Code 11894
ISBN 0816029555 / 0816029555.
Book Description Fine in dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1994
Publisher Facts on File.
Place New York.