The eighty-nine cetacean species that swim our seas and rivers are
as diverse as they are intelligent and elusive, from the
hundred-foot-long, two-hundred-ton blue whale to the lesser-known
tucuxi, ginkgo-toothed beaked whale, and diminutive, critically
endangered vaquita. The huge distances these highly migratory
creatures cover and the depths they dive mean we catch only the
merest glimpses of their lives as they break the surface of the
water. But thanks to the marriage of science and technology, we are
now beginning to understand their anatomy, complex social
structures, extraordinary communication abilities, and behavioral
patterns. In this beautifully illustrated guide, renowned marine
mammalogist Annalisa Berta draws on the contributions of a pod of
fellow whale biologists to present the most comprehensive,
authoritative overview ever published of these remarkable aquatic
mammals. Opening with an accessible rundown of cetacean
biology--including the most recent science on feeding, mating, and
communication--Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises then presents
species-specific natural history on a range of topics, from anatomy
and diet to distribution and conservation status. Each entry also
includes original drawings of the species and its key identifiers,
such as fin shape and color, tooth shape, and characteristic
markings as they would appear both above and below water--a feature
unique to this book. Figures of myth and--as the debate over
hunting rages on--figures of conflict since long before the days of
Moby-Dick, whales, dolphins, and porpoises are also ecologically
important and, in many cases, threatened. Written for general
enthusiasts, emergent cetacean fans, and biologists alike, this
stunning, urgently needed book will serve as the definitive guide
for years to come.
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