This handbook is a must for anyone with an interest in marine mammals. Filled with captivating illustrations, it guides the reader through the natural history of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. Prepared in a convenient, easy-to-use format, it is designed specifically for use in the field. Covering more than 40 topics, this one-of-a-kind reference is packed with data. The established veterinarian as well as the layperson will value this comprehensive compilation of information which include medicine, surgery, pathology, physiology, husbandry, feeding and housing, with special emphasis on strandings and rehabilitation.

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