Mammals of Middle and South America: Cetacea and Sirenia

This volume provides comprehensive overviews of the biology of each Middle and South American cetacean and sirenian species, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, mortality and age determination. Their economic importance and management, as well as future challenges for research and conservation are also addressed. Each chapter includes a distribution map, photographs and key literature. This authoritative volume of the Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America is a timely and detailed compilation of all Middle and South American cetaceans and will appeal to academics, students and professionals in mammal research.

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Number of Illustrations: 100 b/w illustrations, 150 illustrations in colour