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| Publisher | : UNEP/Earthprint |
| Total Pages | : 173 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Dugong |
| ISBN | : 9280721305 |
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range. It contains information on dugong distribution and abundance, threatening processes, legislation, and existing and suggested research and management initiatives for the countries and territories in the dugong’s known range. It is hoped that the comparative information provided will enable individual countries to develop their own, more detailed, conservation plans.
| Author | : Jeff Ripple |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 150 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Sirenia |
| ISBN | : 9781610604437 |
"An excellent introduction to the natural history of the four living species of sirenian, including the Florida and Antillean sub-species of the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the dugong, as well as the extinct Stellar's Sea Cow."--Jacket
| Author | : John Elliott Reynolds |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Dugong |
| ISBN | : 9780816024360 |
This book fully documents the natural history of Sirenia, the order of aquatic mammals including manatees of the Caribbean, West Africa, and the Amazon, as well as the Indo-Pacific dugong.
| Author | : William F. Perrin |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 1355 |
| Release | : 2009-02-26 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0080919936 |
This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. - More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more - Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals - New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION "This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries." --Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE "...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration" --Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE
| Author | : Sandra L. Husar |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 1975 |
| Genre | : Dugong |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Helene Marsh |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 543 |
| Release | : 2011-12 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 052188828X |
A synthesis of the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of dugongs and manatees.
| Author | : Deborah Kelly |
| Publisher | : Hachette UK |
| Total Pages | : 32 |
| Release | : 2020-03-31 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0734418663 |
A beautifully illustrated, lyrical and informative story about dugongs, one of our most unique endangered animals. Ideal for anyone with an interest in marine life and the environment, and an excellent teaching resource. There are not many dugongs left in the world now. But what if humans freed the sea from nets? What if we cleared it of rubbish so that seagrass could flourish again and dugongs could feed? A beautiful and thought-provoking picture book about dugongs - the mysterious creatures who were once mistaken for mermaids. Deborah's Kelly's beautiful, lyrical writing brings these animals to life, and highlights the dangers they face, inspiring young readers to care for and protect our natural world. Lisa Stewart's gorgeous illustrations capture the beauty of these gentle and endangered creatures.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 744 |
| Release | : 1972 |
| Genre | : Wildlife conservation |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Ian J. McNiven |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 1169 |
| Release | : 2023 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 019009561X |
65,000 years ago, modern humans arrived in Australia, having navigated more than 100 km of sea crossing from southeast Asia. Since then, the large continental islands of Australia and New Guinea, together with smaller islands in between, have been connected by land bridges and severed again as sea levels fell and rose. Along with these fluctuations came changes in the terrestrial and marine environments of both land masses. The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Indigenous Australia and New Guinea reviews and assembles the latest findings and ideas on the archaeology of the Australia-New Guinea region, the world's largest island-continent. In 42 new chapters written by 77 contributors, it presents and explores the archaeological evidence to weave stories of colonisation; megafaunal extinctions; Indigenous architecture; long-distance interactions, sometimes across the seas; eel-based aquaculture and the development of techniques for the mass-trapping of fish; occupation of the High Country, deserts, tropical swamplands and other, diverse land and waterscapes; and rock art and symbolic behaviour. Together with established researchers, a new generation of archaeologists present in this Handbook one, authoritative text where Australia-New Guinea archaeology now lies and where it is heading, promising to shape future directions for years to come.
| Author | : Ellen Hines |
| Publisher | : University Press of Florida |
| Total Pages | : 341 |
| Release | : 2012-05-20 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0813042704 |
This important scientific volume comprehensively explores the biology and ecological status of manatees and dugongs in all of the geographic regions where they can be found today, from the Caribbean to Eastern Africa, from Arabia to the Amazon, and from Japan through the South Pacific to Australia. Many of these dwindling populations are situated in developing countries--locales that have previously received little attention in the scientific literature. In these areas, people occupying rivers or coastlines still capture sirenians for food and other uses (oil, bones for carving, leather). In addition, disruption, erosion, or complete loss of sirenian habitat occurs because of dredge and fill, coastal run-off, chemical pollution, and damage from boat propellers. Sirenian Conservation features contributions from an international group of scientists who are working to address the many challenges to manatee and dugong food supply, environment, reproduction, and survival. They share stories of programs that rescue, rehabilitate, release, and monitor these animals; offer reports on practical, replicable, and cost-effective management techniques; and summarize current research strategies.
