From the giant bottle-nosed whale and the West Indian manatee to the crabeater seal and the hourglass dolphin, marine mammals are among the most fascinating and... » 

From the giant bottle-nosed whale and the West Indian manatee to the crabeater seal and the hourglass dolphin, marine mammals are among the most fascinating and most watched of the earth`s many animal species. Some, such as dolphins, are known for their intelligence, some for their unique methods of communication(whale song). Now Nowakoffers a comprehensive guide to this order of mammals.Portions of this book have been adapted from Walker`s Mammals of the World. «