Secrets of the Manatee: An Insider's Guide to Florida's Most Iconic Marine Mamma

Description: Secrets of the Manatee by Diane Morgan This is a comprehensive book about the Florida Manatee covering all the need-to-knows about the loveable sea cow. Covering evolutionary history, place in the world, anatomy, physiology, lifestyle, mythology, and interaction with humans, Manatees: A Comprehensive Guide to Floridas Best-Known Marine Mammal will give readers a detailed knowledge of one of Floridas staple marine creatures. Diane Morgan, known author on many types of mammals such as dogs, horses, and cats, has a vast knowledge of and love for manatees, giving her an earned authority on disseminating a much-needed updated guide to manatees.Most books on manatees are targeted towards marine biologists or children or are so old and outdated that some important facts, like conservation, are not covered as accurately as they need to be for todays standards. This book will fill a large gap in the discussion on manatees for adult audiences who are interested in the creatures and want to learn more about them. Perfect for Floridians who travel to natural springs, rivers, and ocean areas, Manatees is the book on manatees that anyone can pick up and read when interested in learning a fact or figure, or the history of how manatees were mistaken for mermaids by sailors. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Diane Morgan has written or over 42 books, mostly on dogs (she is a five-time winner of the Maxwell Award for Dog Writing) but also Eastern religions, horses, cats, and gemstones. Shes an active volunteer with the Save the Manatee Club, Sirenian International, and a manatee docent at the Manatee Observation and Education Center in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was also a member of the Manatee Project at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. She has experience with hands-on manatee rescue and helped Dr. Beth Brady of the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium on her dissertation research. When not with the manatees, she is an English Professor at Indian River State College. Long Description Secrets of the Manatee offers a fascinating look at Floridas most mysterious marine creature. Floating just below the surface of the water, manatees have remained largely unknown and misunderstood by humans. Now, their very survival depends on a delicate balance between human interference and conservation. This book is written for people who care about manatees, who want to learn about them, and, ultimately, who want to save them. This book explores the evolutionary history and fascinating biology of the manatee, asking questions such as, why do they have solid bones and marching molars? Big tummies but no blubber? Lots of friends and no enemies? And other queries like, are manatees invasive? Do they speak or squeak? Why do they have whiskers? Are they dangerous? How can we help them thrive again? This book answers these--and many more--questions about this very special mammal. Details ISBN1683343484 Author Diane Morgan Short Title Secrets of the Manatee Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1683343484 ISBN-13 9781683343486 Format Paperback Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Imprint Pineapple Press Inc.,U.S. Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-06-01 UK Release Date 2023-06-01 Pages 136 Subtitle An Insiders Guide to Floridas Most Iconic Marine Mammal DEWEY 599.5509759 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-03-31 Publication Date 2023-04-01 US Release Date 2023-04-01 Illustrations 15 Color Photos We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141634989;

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