Biology and Conservation of Freshwater Cetaceans in Asia

Biology and Conservation of Freshwater Cetaceans in Asia
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Publisher : World Conservation Union
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ISBN-10 : 2831705134
ISBN-13 : 9782831705132
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Book Synopsis Biology and Conservation of Freshwater Cetaceans in Asia by : Randall R. Reeves

Download or read book Biology and Conservation of Freshwater Cetaceans in Asia written by Randall R. Reeves and published by World Conservation Union. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation brings together current information on the status of Asian freshwater cetacean populations, the factors that have caused their recent declines, and what can be done to improve their chances for survival. Includes papers on water development issues, the Yangtze River Dolphin (Baiji), the Ganges River Dolphin (Susu), and porpoises. In the final section, five papers address methods of studying freshwater cetaceans.


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