What do you think?
Rate this book
The Florida Manatee: Biology and Conservation
From two scientists who have been at the forefront of manatee research for over three decades, The Florida Manatee offers an engaging, accessible introduction to manatee biology, including communication, diet, long-distance migration, and much more. This second edition is updated with new scientific research, as well as discussions of recent conservation efforts―largely driven by manatee injuries and deaths resulting from boat collisions―that have contributed to the robust growth of manatee numbers in Florida. It also includes the latest predictions for manatee populations and health in the future, both in Florida and worldwide. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking the most comprehensive, current information on this fascinating marine mammal.
352 pages, Paperback
First published May 20, 2006
8 people are currently reading
89 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
February 4, 2015
The manatee is surely one of the strangest of all mammals, with a unique lifestyle as an aquatic herbivore, most closely related to the elephant.
This book, while short, is very comprehensive, and very clearly written and organized. The authors, both researchers in the field, cover the evolutionary history of the Sirenidae, the unique biology of the manatee, its ecology, the threats to its survival and the ongoing efforts at conservation.
It's written in a popular style, but without becoming journalistic or engaging in "gosh-wow" effects.
This book, while short, is very comprehensive, and very clearly written and organized. The authors, both researchers in the field, cover the evolutionary history of the Sirenidae, the unique biology of the manatee, its ecology, the threats to its survival and the ongoing efforts at conservation.
It's written in a popular style, but without becoming journalistic or engaging in "gosh-wow" effects.
July 23, 2021
Summarizes studies about manatee behavior, talks about rescue and conservation, and the future of manatees in the wild. Boaters in conflict with manatees in shared waterways.
January 10, 2011
For me, this was an awesome read. For someone who does not want in-depth information about manatee habits, territory, food, anatomy, breeding, intelligence, etc. this book will not live up to your expectations. As someone who is very interested in manatees it was a real joy to be able to read this book and become that much more educated on what manatees are really like. It's more like a textbook than anything, but I loved every minute of it.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews