Mamiferos marinos de Patagonia y Antártida / Ricardo Bastida. Diego Rodriguez

This guide offers detailed and updated information on the marine mammals of the SW Atlantic and Antarctica. For each of the 47 species, current information on geographical distribution, distinctive features, biology, ecology and conservation status is given. In addition, it presents a summary of the oceanographical features of the South Atlantic and Antarctica, diagnostic characters of marine mammals, human exploitation and strategies for rehabilitation. It is oriented to those interested in the marine fauna of South America, and wish to identify the cetaceans, pinnipeds and otters of this part of the world ocean