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Discusses the natural history of the four living species of sirenian, as well as the extinct Stellar's sea cow, explores sirenians in myth and tradition, and examines efforts to protect the different species from extinction
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Manatees and Dugongs of the World is an excellent introduction to the natural history of the four living species of sirenian, including the Florida and Antillean subspecies of the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, the West African manatee, and the dugong, as well as the extinct Stellar’s Sea Cow. Also included is a discussion of conservation issues and an exploration of the sirenian in myth and tradition.
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