Romp!: A Journey Through the Natural History of Otters and Why They Matter - Hardcover

$29.00

Romp!: A Journey Through the Natural History of Otters and Why They Matter - Hardcover

Name: Romp!: A Journey Through the Natural History of Otters and Why They Matter - Hardcover
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9780593855034
Price: 29.00 USD
Availability: InStock

by Heide PhD Island

$29.00

Book Overview

An expert on otters dives into their wild and wondrous world

You've heard of a murder of crows and a pride of lions--but what about a romp of otters? In this informative and entertaining book, animal behaviorist Heide Island takes readers on an odyssey through otterdom, focusing on a family, or "romp," of river otters that live near her home in Puget Sound, Washington, while also weaving in research about otters around the globe. Tracking an otter nicknamed Patches and her three pups, Island observes as they hunt, play, and try to survive the various dangers in their environment.

But the greatest danger they face isn't predators or food-stealing scavengers. It's humans. Because while they captivate our imagination with their intelligent and social behavior, these charming creatures, like so many species, face an uncertain future in an era of climate change and habitat destruction. And we can learn crucial lessons about nature and our relationship with it by studying their adaptability, diversity, and personality, from the adorable sea otters of Monterey Bay to the giant otters of the Amazon.

Discover the dynamic world of otters in Romp!

ISBN	9780593855034
Author	Heide PhD Island
Publisher	Tarcher
Genre	Hobbies & interests and Education
Format	Hardcover
Published	April 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	304
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

1% fer Each of the Seven Seas

Every purchase sends 7% of our profits to The Ocean Cleanup. No fine print, no opt-in — just how we sail.

Whoever Ye Be, Welcome Aboard

Queer lit, music, art, philosophy, fiction — stories for every kind of soul. Come as ye are, matey.

More by Heide PhD Island