Giants of the Sea: Whales, Dolphins and Their Habits
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Author: Gaetano Cafiero
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 144
The order of mammals known as cetaceans includes some of the largest and most intelligent animals on earth. This book tells their story and traces the history of their uneasy coexistence with mankind. In sections devoted to baleen and toothed whales, oracas (killer whales) and dolphins, the authors chronicle the legends mankind has woven around these creatures and describe recent research on cetacean behaviour. A reference section highlights the distinguishing characteristics of various whale and dolphin species, and charts their evolution, migration routes, and current distribution.
Author: Gaetano Cafiero
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 144
The order of mammals known as cetaceans includes some of the largest and most intelligent animals on earth. This book tells their story and traces the history of their uneasy coexistence with mankind. In sections devoted to baleen and toothed whales, oracas (killer whales) and dolphins, the authors chronicle the legends mankind has woven around these creatures and describe recent research on cetacean behaviour. A reference section highlights the distinguishing characteristics of various whale and dolphin species, and charts their evolution, migration routes, and current distribution.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Gaetano Cafiero
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 144
The order of mammals known as cetaceans includes some of the largest and most intelligent animals on earth. This book tells their story and traces the history of their uneasy coexistence with mankind. In sections devoted to baleen and toothed whales, oracas (killer whales) and dolphins, the authors chronicle the legends mankind has woven around these creatures and describe recent research on cetacean behaviour. A reference section highlights the distinguishing characteristics of various whale and dolphin species, and charts their evolution, migration routes, and current distribution.
Author: Gaetano Cafiero
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 144
The order of mammals known as cetaceans includes some of the largest and most intelligent animals on earth. This book tells their story and traces the history of their uneasy coexistence with mankind. In sections devoted to baleen and toothed whales, oracas (killer whales) and dolphins, the authors chronicle the legends mankind has woven around these creatures and describe recent research on cetacean behaviour. A reference section highlights the distinguishing characteristics of various whale and dolphin species, and charts their evolution, migration routes, and current distribution.
Giants of the Sea: Whales, Dolphins and Their Habits