The bottlenose dolphin : biology and conservation /

The Bottlenose Dolphin presents a comprehensive, colorfully illustrated, and concise overview of a species that has fascinated humans for at least 3,000 years." "Although comprehensive enough to be of great value to professionals, educators, and students, the book is written in a manner th...

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Main Authors: Reynolds, John Elliott, III, 1952- (Author), Eide, Samantha D. (Author), Wells, Randall S. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Gainesville, FL. : University Press of Florida, 2013
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