Marine Mammals
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Explore the evolutionary history of marine mammals, the cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, otters, and polar bears, and the unique adaptations that they possess.
Marine Mammals will help you understand:
- the evolution of marine mammals from terrestrial to aquatic species.
- the environmental challenges brought on by life in the ocean.
- the historical and current state of marine mammals conservation.
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