Hi, I am pleased to share the online publication of the book entitled *Social Strategies of Carnivorous Mammalian Predators: **Hunting and Surviving as Families* (Edited by M. Srinivasan and B. Wursig). Springer Nature Publishers, Switzerland. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-29803-5 The book offers a comparative look at the social strategies of five carnivorous social predators (spotted hyenas, gray wolves, Asiatic & African lions, African wild dogs, and mammal hunting killer whales) that make them successful hunting units. The focus is on mammalian predators hunting (largely) mammalian prey. Each chapter (with separate authors) devoted to a particular species, explores the versatile hunting techniques and social dynamics of these top predators as they attempt to survive, defend, and reproduce in challenging habitats. Each chapter also delves into how the social fabric and ecology of each species influence their ability to deal with natural and man-made threats and shifting baselines. Thanks, Mridula *Mridula Srinivasan (Mree-du-la Sree-nee-va-sun), Ph.D.* *Special Advisor* *Office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction* *National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration* *Washington, D.C. * *+1305.814.4526 (Google Voice)* *+1202.308.3440 (Work Cell)* *Director, Marine Mammal and Turtle Division (MMTD)* *Atlantic IACUC Chair* *Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Miami, Florida* *NOAA Fisheries, Department of Commerce* *+1305.814.4526 (Google Voice)* ****** I support flexible working arrangements and I am sending this email now because it suits the hours I am working today. Please do not feel obliged to reply right away as I understand and expect you to respond during your work hours. Thank you. [image: icon-facebook.png] <https://www.facebook.com/NOAAFisheries>[image: icon-twitter.png] <http://www.twitter.com/noaafisheries>[image: icon-youtube.png] <http://www.youtube.com/usnoaafisheriesgov>[image: icon-instagram.png] <http://www.instagram.com/noaafisheries>[image: icon-linkedin.png] <http://www.linkedin.com/in/mridulavasan> Executive Board Member NOAA AAPI ERG <https://sites.google.com/noaa.gov/oicr-erg-asian/home?pli=1&authuser=1>