Elephant Seals: Population Ecology, Behavior, and Physiology
by Burney J. Le Boeuf and Richard M. Laws (Editors), 1994 University of California Press
A collection of scholarly articles reporting on both northern and southern elephant seals. This is currently the best collection of scholarship on these animals although many more recent articles are available on the web and in journals.
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Elephant Seals by Carole and Phil Adams, 1999 Central Coast Press
Written for Friends of the Elephant Seals, this book provides the core of the training for FES docents. It is quite accessable but goes into the subject in some depth. It is available through the Friends of the Elephant Seal shop. 60 pages.
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The Pinnipeds: Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses by Marianne Riedman, 1991 University of California Press
A serious but quite accessable book on the pinnipeds: seals, sea lions and fur seals, and walruses. Chapters on adaptations, evolution, ecology, predation, diet, mating, reproduction, maternal care, and communication. Some emphasis on the northern elephant seal because of the author's personal experience and because they are better studied than most pinnipeds. 439 pages.
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Guide to Marine Mammals of the World by the National Audubon Society, 2002 Chanticleer Press
Primarily a guide to individual marine mammal species, with illustrations by Pieter Folkens, the book begins with a few chapters on general features of marine mammals. 527 pages.
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Marine Mammals - Evolutionary Biology by Annalisa Berta and James L. Sumich, 1999 Academic Press
A high level presentation of the evidence for classification of marine mammals, including extended discussions of senses, structures, and behaviors that distinguish these animals from each other and from land mammals. 494 pages.
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California Central Coast Treasure Hunt - A Coloring Book by Jayne Koontz and Judy Seidel, 2004 Central Coast Press
Delightful coloring book with pictures and discussions of many of the wild animals of the central coast including a wide variety of marine and terrestrial creatures. Available from our shop.
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A Colony of Seals by Vicki Leon, 1993 London Town Press
Life cycles, behaviors, and habitats of pinnipeds of the central coast of California: harbor seals, elephant seals, and sea lions. suitable for all ages with beautiful pictures. Available from our shop. |
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A Raft of Sea Otters by Vicki Leon, 1993 London Town Press
Life cycles, behaviors, and habitats of sea otters and their rebound from near extinction. suitable for all ages with beautiful pictures. Available from our shop. |
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Seals and Sea Lions by David Miller, 1998 Voyageur Press, Inc
A well written, beautifully illustrated book for the older child. Strong section on seals and man. 72 pages. |
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Elephant Seals by Sylvia A. Johnson, 1989 Lerner Publications Company
Winner of the National Academy of Sciences Children's Science Book Award, is a well written book for the young reader. 48 pages. |
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Seals by Ron Hirschi, 2004 Marshall Cavendish Corporation
An up-to-date book with good illustrations and large print for the younger reader. 48 pages. |
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Seals byCharles Rotter, 2001 The Child's World
Nice photographs, little text, large print for the young reader. 32 page |
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The Northern Elephant Seal by John E. Becker, 2005 Kidhaven Press
Part of the 'Returning Wildlife' series, telling of the near-extinction of the elephant seal and it's amazing return. Good reading skills will enhance a primer recommended for grades 3-4. 48 page.
Mirounga's Pup by Sherry Shahan, 2005 Richard C. Owen Publisher
A story for the young reader of the life of a pup from birth to its first trip to sea. 16 pages. |
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Quoting from Elephant Seal by the Adams: "Time and further research will undoubtedly change some of our present concepts about elephant seals. Sources sometimes disagree. Statistics vary. In other words, nothing is written in stone; our knowledge of these animals is an ongoing process." For this reason, books published before 1990 and those out of print have not been included in this list. Consult the internet links for recent studies.
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