Otters of the World
Author | : Paul Yoxon |
Publisher | : Whittles |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781849951296 |
The illegal wildlife trade in otters is huge - not just for furs and body parts but as pets
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Author | : Paul Yoxon |
Publisher | : Whittles |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781849951296 |
The illegal wildlife trade in otters is huge - not just for furs and body parts but as pets
Author | : Isabelle Groc |
Publisher | : Orca Book Publishers |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2020-04-07 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1459817397 |
Sea otters once ruled the Pacific Ocean, but the fur trade of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries brought this predator to near extinction. Today they’re slowly coming back from the brink, and scientists are learning more about their pivotal role as one of nature’s keystone species. This book looks at the history, biology, behavior and uncertain future of sea otters. Author and photojournalist Isabelle Groc takes us into the field: watching sea otter rafts off the British Columbia coast from a kayak, exploring what makes their fur coats so special, understanding how their voracious appetites are helping kelp forests thrive and, ultimately, learning how sea otters are leaving their mark (or paws) on every part of the ecosystem. They might be one of the most adorable creatures in the ocean, but kids will discover how their survival is key to a rich, complex and connected ecosystem.
Author | : Jill Esbaum |
Publisher | : Disney Electronic Content |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2017-07-18 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1426328273 |
In this charming picture book, little kids will learn all about sea otters, including their social behavior, communication, diet, and, of course, playtime! These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with compelling photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.
Author | : Suzanne Slade |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 2010-07 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1404863974 |
Discusses the ocean ecosystem and the role of the sea otter as a keystone species in helping to maintain it, describing the otter's place on the food chain and what would happen if the sea otter were to become extinct.
Author | : Jess Keating |
Publisher | : Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 49 |
Release | : 2019-10-29 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1524764507 |
Animal Planet meets Captain Underpants in the ickiest, squickiest, most fart-filled World of Weird Animals book yet, from the creators of Pink Is for Blobfish. The creators of Pink Is for Blobfish are back, and they've brought 17 of their most revolting friends: there are slippery, slimy snot otters, gulls that projectile-vomit on command, fish that communicate via flatulence, and chipmunks that cultivate healthy forests by pooping a trail of seeds wherever they go. But there's more to these skin-crawling creatures than meets the eye, and as zoologist Jess Keating explains, sometimes it's the very things that make us gag that allow these animals to survive in the wild. The perfect combination of yuks, yucks, and eureka!'s, this latest installment in the World of Weird Animals series will inspire budding scientists and burp enthusiasts alike!
Author | : Miriam Darlington |
Publisher | : Granta Books |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2012-09-06 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 184708589X |
Over the course of a year, Miriam Darlington travelled around Britain in search of wild otters; from her home in Devon to the wilds of Scotland; to Cumbria, Wales, Northumberland, Cornwall, Somerset and the River Lea; to her childhood home near the Ouse, the source of her watery obsession. Otter Country follows Darlington's search through different landscapes, seasons, weather and light, as she tracks one of Britain's most elusive animals. During her journey, she meets otter experts, representatives of the Environment Agency, conservationists, ecologists, walkers, Henry Williamson's family, Gavin Maxwell's heir; zoo keepers, fishermen, scientists, hunters and poets. Above all she learns how to track and be around otters, and that the stillness required to actually see this shy animal can bring many unasked-for wonders. Written in mesmerising prose, Otter Country establishes Darlington as a prominent voice in the new generation of British nature writers.
Author | : Shawn Larson |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-12-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0443188041 |
Sea Otter Conservation: Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration offers the most updated and revised ecological knowledge for conserving sea otters and their coastal habitats. As sea otters are good indicators of ocean health, they are also keystone species, offering a stabilizing effect on ecosystems, controlling sea urchin populations that can damage kelp forests and thus curbing coastal erosion. This book synthesizes the important relationship between sea otters and conservation of themselves as well as vital marine ecosystems. Written by experts in the field, this book is structured into two sections to focus first on the latest data, practices, and hands-on research for conserving coastal ecosystems. This section offers links between sea otter presence and increased kelp, seagrass, and geological conservation. The second section focuses on the sea otter specifically, providing up-to-date research, data, and case studies regarding their genetics, habitats, and impacts of climate change. Sea Otter Conservation: Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration is a vital new edition for marine biologists, conservationists, and zoologists studying sea otters and their environmental importance. - Covers the fundamental biological and ecological aspects of sea otter conservation - Provides a detailed account of the influences of sea otters in community ecology, and the broad importance of keystone species recovery in restoring ecosystems - Describes how historical processes can shape subsequent ecological relationships, particularly when species recover to places from which they were previously extirpated
Author | : Richard Ravalli |
Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2021-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1496225007 |
An examination of sea otters in a Pacific World context and an exploration of how this iconic sea mammal once defined the world’s largest oceanscape.
Author | : Jessica Groenendijk |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2019-07-30 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1526711761 |
“The charisma of these huge, Amazonian ‘river people’ burns through even the most factual descriptions, emphasized by an abundance of photographs.” —BBC Wildlife The aptly named giant otter is exceptionally well adapted to life in rivers, lakes and wetlands in tropical South America. Known in Spanish as lobo del rio or ‘river wolf,’ it can be as long as a human is tall and is the most social of the world’s thirteen otter species. Each individual is identifiable from birth by its pale throat pattern, as unique as your fingerprint. Giant otters are top carnivores of the Amazon rainforest and have little to fear . . . except man. There are many reasons why scientists and tourists alike are fascinated by this charismatic species. Spend a day in the life of a close-knit giant otter family and you’ll realize why. Learn about their diet and hunting techniques, marking and denning behavior, and breeding and cub-rearing strategies, including shared care of the youngest members. Become familiar with the complex life histories of individual otters over their 15-year lifespans. And accompany a young disperser during the trials and tribulations of a year spent looking for a mate and a home of its own. “The descriptions of the otters, their habits and their homes along with tons of jaw dropping photographs, made me feel (almost) like I was there myself. Treat yourself to a book that will transport you to a place like nowhere else on earth, where you explore the wilds of the Amazon from your own garden.” —Cayocosta 72 “An intimate, educational and a dedicated love letter to the Giant Otter.” —Queen of Geekdom
Author | : Laura Marsh |
Publisher | : National Geographic Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1426317514 |
In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the fun-filled world of lovable otters. Follow these playful critters through their aquatic habitats, learn how otters raise their young, and discover their curious and social natures. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.