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 and EUROPE. By Michael Chinery. COLLINS NATURE GUIDES.

GARDEN WILDLIFE OF BRITAIN and 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.
£10.00
Availability: In stock
Book Code
11894
More Information
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.