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Marine Mammals: A guide to the whales, dolphins and seals of Southern Africa and the Southern Ocean

ISBN 
9781775847892
Format 
Paperback
Recommended Price 
R200.00
Published 
November 2021
About the book: 
This easy-to-use identification guide to the whales, dolphins and seals found in Southern African waters and the Southern Ocean is compact yet comprehensive. Close to 50 species occur in the region: from the demonstrative Humpback Whale and Dusky Dolphin to the striking Leopard Seal and massive Blue Whale. This book:
 
  • Covers key identification features, behaviour, diet and distribution
  • Includes best times and places to view more commonly seen species
  • Explains breaching, spyhopping, lob-tailing, bow-surfing, logging and other common behaviours
  • Features detailed illustrations of diagnostic characteristics
  • Includes the diving outlines, breathing ‘blow’ and tail shapes of common whales
  • Unpacks marine mammals’ evolutionary background and remarkable adaptations to aquatic life.
An easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated guide to all the whale, dolphin and seal species in the region.
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About the Author
Chris (1950–2024) and Mathilde Stuart are the highly regarded authors of a range of books and mobile applications on African mammals, wildlife and conservation, as well as scientific papers and popular articles. Much of their time has been spent travelling the world, studying wild mammals and promoting their conservation. To find out more, visit www.stuartonnature.com.

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