Peter Knudtson's kaleidoscopic portrait of the orca, illustrated with 55 dramatic, full-color photos, explores the remarkable natural history and behavior of the world's preeminent aquatic predator. From a discussion of orca evolution, to an examination of their anatomical, physiological, and behavioral development, this book creates a compelling portrait of these majestic, magnificent creatures.

A book about whales and the people who study them. Although it's a great 'coffee table' book with 80 color photos, anyone who is thinking about a career studying cetaceans will find the personal stories of the researchers particularly interesting.

Join the author as he swims along with whales and presents wide range of subjects centered around the lives of whales and our knowledge of them. Written in a compelling style and enthusiam that is infectious. Roger Payne rose to prominence in the late 1960s for his discovery that the vocalizations of humpback whales couldbe classified as songs. The appendix contains an excellent primer on ocean acoustics.

Explores cetaceans' evolution from their origins as terrestrial mammals, sorts out confusions among whales, porpoises and dolphins, and examines their biology and ecology. This is a beautifully illustrated, entertaining and enlightening visit with some of the most intriguing creatures in the world.

Why do these whales live where no others can? How do they keep warm in subzero water temperatures? How do they navigate and communicate under the ice? Biologist Stefani Paine tackes these and other intriguing questions as she explores the extraordinary natural history of Arctic whales. Dramatic photographs document the behavior of the whales as they cavort, mate, migrate, and evade their predators.

A colorful introduction to whales, dolphins and porpoises - facts about their biology, evolution, and interaction with human cultures. It also contains short essays about whale intelligence, mass starndings, DNA analysis, and conservation.

This is THE GUIDE to have! Filled with facts on all known species of Cetaceans on planet Earth -- where they live, what they eat, how they breathe, and how they give birth to and care for their young. Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and feeding habits of over 70 species! Packed with illustrations. Provides a checklist to help you identify them in the wild. Don't go whale or dolphin watching with this book! This is the 'Flexi' edition with the durable cover. 256 pages Also available in Hardcover and Paperback formats.

From the Sierra Club, this fact filled book is lavishly illustrated with full color drawings, photographs, diagrams and charts. A great introduction to the world of cetaceans!