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Sea otters : a natural history and guide

Well-illustrated account tracing life-cycle of Enhydra lutris. Recounts history of exploitation by early fur traders, near extinction and eventual recovery. Also, present conflicts surrounding species between commercial fisheries and conservation groups. Some coverage of Alaska but main focus is California

Print Book, English, ©1989
Chronicle Books, San Francisco, ©1989