Mark Carwardine
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
"Explores the mysterious underwater world of these magnificent ocean predators, looking at every aspect of their lives, from hunting and diving to family life and vocalizing, describing how they are being studied and explains many threats they are facing in the increasingly fragile ocean environment"--Back cover.
Pub. Date
1999
Description
"This thoroughly revised second edition of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises presents the latest research about these extraordinary animals. The first-section describes the origin, distribution and ecology of whales and dolphins, and explains the differences and similarities between the species. The second section explores the anatomy, reproduction, growth, intelligence and remarkable sensory systems of whales and dolphins, and analyzes their group social...