Whales, dolphins, and porpoises / Carwardine, Mark

Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and feeding habits of these underwater mammals.

Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and feeding habits of these underwater mammals.

A photographic study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises; describing their origin, distribution, and ecology; looking at the differences and similarities among the species; discussing anatomy, reproduction, social life, sensory systems, growth, and intelligence; and reviewing the interaction between whales and humans throughout history.

An illustrated introduction to the world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, providing information about the social life and behavior of cetaceans, discussing issues such as whaling, captivity, and the appearance of whales in mythology, and including an identification guide to over fifty species, and a listing of thirty whaling destinations.

Provides descriptions and annotated illustrations of various species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and includes distribution maps, as well as habitat, group size, adult weight, and other indicators.

A field guide for quick identification of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.