RSPB Spotlight Seals (Paperback)

Seals are the sleekest and most agile of all marine mammals, and they are superbly adapted to the watery world in which they spend most of their time. With their whiskery dog-like faces, curious nature and vulnerable pups, they are enduringly appealing animals. Although air-breathing, seals are superbly tuned to hunt, sleep, mate and keep warm while out at sea, but they remain inextricably linked to land. In Spotlight Seals, Frances Dipper explores the intricate lives of the UK's native Grey and Common Seals and their amazing physical and behavioural adaptations to a life split between land and sea. She reveals the complex physiology that allows seals to dive deep and for long periods without coming to any harm. Once exploited for their meat and skins, seals now have protection around the British Isles. Their numbers are increasing, but they still face the danger of plastic litter in their environment. Dipper also explores age-old legends, interactions between humans and seals, and the best places to watch them in the UK. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photographs and informative expert text.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	RSPB
Release date:	March 2021
Authors:	Frances Dipper
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-1-4729-7162-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Marine biology Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Vertebrates > Mammals > Marine & freshwater mammals Promotions
LSN:	1-4729-7162-0
Barcode:	9781472971623

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