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245	0	0	_aPenguins : _bnatural history and conservation / _cedited by Pablo Garcia Borboroglu, P. Dee Boersma.
264		1	_aSeattle : _bUniversity of Washington Press, _c[2013]
300			_a328 pages : _bcolor illustrations ; _c27 cm
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520			_a"Penguins, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are also among the most vulnerable. The fragile status of most penguin populations today mirrors the troubled condition of the southern oceans, as well as larger marine conservation problems: climate change, pollution, and fisheries mismanagement. This timely book presents the most current knowledge on each of the eighteen penguin species--from the majestic emperor penguins of the Antarctic to the little blue penguins of New Zealand and Australia, from the northern rockhopper penguins of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans to the GalaÌpagos penguins of the equator--written by the leading experts in the field. The discussion of each species includes the life history, distribution, population sizes and trends, and International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status, as well as threats to survival and legal protections, if any. The book also provides information on current conservation efforts, outlines the most important actions to be taken to increase each population's resilience, and recommends further research needed to protect penguins along with the living creatures that share their environment. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs of each species in their natural habitats and detailed charts and graphs, Penguins will be an invaluable tool for researchers, conservation groups, and policy makers. It will also enchant anyone interested in the lives or the plight of these fascinating animals.<b>Pablo Garcia Borboroglu</b> is a researcher at the National Research Council of Argentina, president of the Global Penguin Society, and affiliate professor at the University of Washington. <b>P. Dee Boersma</b> is professor of biology and Wadsworth Endowed Chair in Conservation Science at the University of Washington. She is coeditor of Invasive Species in the Pacific Northwest and executive editor of Conservation magazine"-- _cProvided by publisher.
520			_a"A state-of-the-art guide to status, distribution, abundance, and population trends of 18 penguin species. Highlights emerging conservation issues and opportunities to increase understanding of common threats to penguins"-- _cProvided by publisher.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
650		0	_aPenguins.
650		7	_aSCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology _2bisacsh.
650		7	_aNATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection _2bisacsh.
700	1		_aBorboroglu, Pablo Garcia.
700	1		_aBoersma, P. Dee, _d1946-
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