{"product_id":"florida-manatees-biology-behavior-and-conservation-hardcover","title":"Florida Manatees: Biology, Behavior, and Conservation - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn E. Reynolds III\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWayne Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA photographic journey into the secret world of Florida's beloved manatee.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Choice ACRL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManatees, the gentle giants of Florida's lagoons and coastal habitats, can bring a smile to the face of anybody lucky enough to spy one. As manatees dip and roll through the water, crowds gather to watch them feed on aquatic vegetation. Whether they are congregating by the hundreds or resting or feeding alone, viewing these sea cows can provide anyone interested in nature with hours of tranquil pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving survived for eons, today's manatees are now under constant threat due to our rapidly swelling human population. Their habitats are often devastated by development and pollution. The slow-moving manatees also live at the mercy of chance, for they occupy waters filled with fast-moving boats powered by razor-sharp propellers--a new form of predator from which they have no protection. Boat speed limits have been put in place to protect manatees, but there is a constant push to lift them so that people can once again zip across the waters that manatees call home. For this reason, manatees are often a subject of controversy that pits their lives against the rights of boat owners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, manatee expert John E. Reynolds III and famed photographer Wayne Lynch join forces to reveal the clearest portrait of manatees ever published. \u003ci\u003eFlorida Manatees\u003c\/i\u003e is a song for the manatee, a celebration of the lives of these majestic creatures. Reynolds's concise, informative text shares what scientists know about manatees, while Lynch's beautiful photographs instantly demonstrate how special these \"potatoes with whiskers\" really are. By encouraging an appreciation of manatees, the authors hope to help ensure a future in which Floridians can find ways to coexist with and continue to enjoy these uniquely wonderful sirenian inhabitants of their state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this book: \u003cbr\u003e How manatees first came to Florida waters\u003cbr\u003e How manatees fit into the ecosystems of Florida\u003cbr\u003e What and how much manatees eat\u003cbr\u003e How manatees behave and communicate with one another\u003cbr\u003e Why manatees look the way they do\u003cbr\u003e Why manatees have whiskers\u003cbr\u003e How manatee mothers feed their young and much more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn E. Reynolds III \u003c\/b\u003eis the senior scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory's Manatee Research Program and the former chair of the US Marine Mammal Commission. He is the coeditor of \u003ci\u003eMarine Mammal Research: Conservation beyond Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e and the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMysterious Manatees.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eWayne Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e is a renowned and widely published professional wildlife photographer. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eOwls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e and the coauthor of \u003ci\u003ePenguins: The Animal Answer Guide. \u003c\/i\u003eHis photographs also appear in \u003ci\u003eAlligators: The Illustrated Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation\u003c\/i\u003e available from Johns Hopkins University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.1 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169705431175,"sku":"9781421421919","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/954dd7b3f9544ff4ccbcc5cdf32508e3.webp?v=1733343162","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/florida-manatees-biology-behavior-and-conservation-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}