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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures
The Adventures Of Murray The Misunderstood Moray Eel is a children
and young adults' book about the wonderful underwater world. It is
told by Murray a Green Moray Eel with humor giving the readers
interesting bits of information about our planet and the oceans.
Murray also talks about different animals and environments through
underwater photographs.
A book covering a six year study of dolphins in the Bay of
Gibraltar, with fabulous photographs and an account of how it was
carried out, as well as memorable moments and the findings. 'A
dolphin acknowledging your presence is always a humbling
experience. It reaffirms the link between both parties and the fact
that everyone concerned is a willing participant. A situation like
this exposes the fragility of such a relationship as, with a flick
of its tail, it can swiftly disappear into the sea.'
Have you ever wondered how fish, whales, dolphins, seals, turtles,
plants, and many other things relate? In this fully illustrated
book, you will learn what fish eat, and how knowing what they eat
can answer many questions. You will learn to draw a food web,
linking the species together to understand how an ecosystem works.
Thirty-two fish based food webs are included, with a question for
each, and answers at the end of the book. Over seventy species of
fish, whales, dolphins, crustaceans, and other animals are used and
illustrated. From fifth grade to graduate school, every reader will
learn something inside. What do sea dragons eat? Why do Orcas
sometimes kill great white sharks? What to fruit trees have to do
with pink dolphins? Why do snappers follow manatees? Why are
crayfish good for recycling? Why are sea turtles important for blue
marlin? Why should California crab lovers thank sevengill sharks?
Why are silver carp affecting walleye? Suitable as a text for
elementary through high school and maybe college biology courses,
this book might also make the reader a better angler, and allow you
to see the watery world around you very differently.
Humans and dolphins have a unique bond. We know that dolphins are
highly intelligent, intensely sociable beings who recognize their
own reflections, introduce themselves by name, form close
friendships, communicate constantly, feel despondent, rescue one
another (and humans), deduce, infer, throw tantrums, gossip, joke,
and scheme. Many who have swum with them describe the experience as
life-changing. They are heralded as magical creatures, and yet we
force them into starring roles at theme parks, trade them on the
black market and put them to slaughter. Voices in the Ocean is at
once a celebration of these beloved animals and a devastating
chronicle of the damage wrought when human and dolphin worlds meet.
Through Casey's illuminating portrayal of these beguiling creatures
we encounter the best and worst of ourselves.
Easy to understand information about how to start and care for your
water garden or pond. You will find details not usually found in
other how to pond books, such as how to teach your fish to eat out
of your hand. More importantly, specific information on how to
avoid the most common pond problems. Plus money saving tips
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