As diver, announcer, trainer and eventual manager of the Miami Seaquarium, Warren Zeiller knows the unique creatures that inhabit the waters off Florida. Most unusual of all is the sea cow, or manatee. A warm blooded, plant eating, Cadillac-sized gentle giant, the manatee is in danger of extinction from the hazards of man--foremost among them over-population, pollution and power boats. In this ode to the warm whiskered creatures, Zeiller pleads the case for coexistence.
| ||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Manatees, or sea cows, are freshwater mammals native to shores bordering the Atlantic Ocean, such as Florida, the West Indies, the east coast of South America, and west coast of Africa. Zeiller, who is experienced in raising manatees at the Miami Seaquarium, recounts their capture from canals and rivers, their transport to the Seaquarium, and their diet, medical care, breeding, and birthing. Manatees are an endangered species whose only predator is humanity, and the author emphasizes their importance as aquatic vegetation control agents in areas where waterways become clogged with weeds. Firsthand observations of the manatee life cycle are supplemented by information on their physiology, ecology, and historical encounters with humans. Written for the general reader and YAs, this work is suitable for comprehensive natural history collections.
- Judith B. Barnett, Pell Marine Science Lib., Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Judith B. Barnett, Pell Marine Science Lib., Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting mix of current and historical info on Manatees,
By A Customer
This review is from: Introducing the Manatee (Hardcover)
I am the webmaster of Manatee Junction and have featured this book in our Library section of the site. The following review is from there.This book, written by a long time Miami Seaquarium hand, has one of the most interesting mix of current and historical information on the Manatee including the mythological and fantastical. I highly recommend this book for several reasons. The most compelling reason for my recommendation is also the reason for my parental guidance recommendation. Mr. Zeiller's amazingly complete historical account of the manatee includes photographs and text describing man's impact on the manatee from the first mutual encounters. For many cultures, the manatee represented an important food source. Some of the hunting scenes can be disturbing to young readers. Mr. Zeiller also includes rare photographs of a manatee birth and my son Patrick's favorite spot at Tampa's Lowry Park, the manatee fountain. And for all you Parot-heads, Jimmy Buffett is featured on the cover feeding a baby manatee from a bottle! Shannon Clyde Webmaster Manatee Junction http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shannonc/ copyright 1997 shannon clyde Amazon.com has my permission to reprint the above review in its entirety on their web site www.amazon.com. All rights reserved
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
