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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154790303321

Autore

Keogh Josie

Titolo

What are sea mammals? / / Josie Keogh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, , 2017

ISBN

1-5081-0336-4

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations

Collana

Let's Find Out! Marine Life

Disciplina

599.5

Soggetti

Marine mammals

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Life in the ocean -- What makes a mammal? -- Calves, pups, and cubs -- The whale family -- Seals and walruses -- Manatees and dugongs -- Polar bears -- Sea otters -- Threats to marine mammals.

Sommario/riassunto

This book introduces readers to sea mammals, showing them how they survive the depths of the cold, populous oceans. It examines the adaptive features and diets of marine mammals, and explored their distinct methods of reproduction and nurturing.