Ripple, Jeff

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of sea turtles, featuring information on the eight recognized species of sea turtles and a section on efforts to conserve the endangered animals.

An illustrated introduction to the natural history of 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; with information about evolution, range, movement, habitat, anatomy, and other topics.