{"product_id":"semiaquatic-mammals-9781421438801","title":"Semiaquatic Mammals","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA groundbreaking review of the seldom-studied semi-aquatic freshwater mammals, covering biology, behavior, and conservation.   Semi-aquatic mammals are some of the rarest and most endangered mammals on earth. What binds them together in the minds of biologists, despite their diverse taxa and body forms, are evolutionary traits that allow them to succeed in two worldsspending some time on land and some in the water. Semi-aquatic Mammals fills a crucial void in the literature by highlighting the important ecological roles and curious biology of these remarkable animals.   In this unique book, wildlife ecologist Glynnis A. Hood presents the first comprehensive examination of a global suite of 140 freshwater semi-aquatic mammals. Each one has overcome the distinct ecological challenges of thriving in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats as part of everyday life. Covering millions of years, Hood's exploration begins with the extinct otter-like Buxolestes and extends to consider the geograp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's all here, in this mammal reference that I'll doubtless refer to again and again.\u003cbr\u003e—Matthew L. Miller, \u003ci\u003eNature - Cool Green Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, this book is well written and in an entertaining style. A glossary is helpful for readers not familiar with some terms. The marvelous illustrations by \u003cb\u003eMeaghan Brierley\u003c\/b\u003e throughout the book and also the helpful maps and tables complete this compendium about the ecology and biology of semi-aquatic mammals.\u003cbr\u003e—Thiemo Braasch, \u003ci\u003eSuiform Soundings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures \u003cbr\u003eList of Tables\u003cbr\u003ePreface \u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I. Geographical Distribution and Habitats \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Paleobiology\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Ranging across the Continents\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Ecological Niches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II. Physical Adaptations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Morphology\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Physiological Adaptations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Locomotion and Buoyancy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart III. Feeding Ecology\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. The Predators: Foraging Strategies and Niches\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. The Prey: Predator-Prey Interactions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart IV. Reproduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Mating and Offspring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart V. Conservation Challenges and Management Approaches\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Status and Threats\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Introductions and Reintroductions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Management Approaches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A. Taxonomic List of Semi-aquatic and Riparian-Dependent Mammals\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B. Online Resources\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408139526487,"sku":"9781421438801","price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781421438801.jpg?v=1730501731","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/semiaquatic-mammals-9781421438801","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}