Overview

This book outlines the comparative evolutionary ecology, biology, life-history, behaviour, conservation status, threats, history of human interactions and latest research on the three species of otariids that live in the waters of southern Australia: the Australian fur seal, New Zealand fur seal and Australian sea lion. It also includes brief descriptions of Antarctic and Subantarctic seals that occupy the Antarctic pack-ice and remote Australian territories of Macquarie Island and Heard Island.

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An impressively detailed, yet thoroughly accessible text makes the information readily accessible and recommended for both biology students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in these animals. Fur Seals and Sea Lions is very highly recommended for both community and academic library wildlife reference collections.

An impressively detailed, yet thoroughly accessible text makes the information readily accessible and recommended for both biology students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in these animals. ...Fur Seals and Sea Lions is very highly recommended for both community and academic library wildlife reference collections. --Library Bookwatch

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Simon Goldsworthy and Roger Kirkwood are marine biologists with over 25 years' experience, specialising in the ecology of marine mammals and seabirds. Associate Professor Goldsworthy is a Principal Research Scientist with the South Australian Research and Development Institute, while Dr Kirkwood is a Research Scientist at the Phillip Island Nature Parks, Victoria.

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