Author: Graeme Cresswell
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help whalewatchers identify any species they encounter, whether they are beginners or experts.
Whales & Dolphins of the North American Pacific
Author: Graeme Cresswell
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help whalewatchers identify any species they encounter, whether they are beginners or experts.
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help whalewatchers identify any species they encounter, whether they are beginners or experts.
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Author: Kenneth Stafford Norris
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520032835
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520032835
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
The Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of the Eastern North Pacific
Author: Stephen Leatherwood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The field guide is designed to assist the layman in identifying the whales, dolphins, and porpoises he sees in the eastern North Pacific, including all the area north of the equator and east of 180 degrees W longitude. The animals described are grouped not by scientific relationships but by simularities in appearance in the field. Photographs of the animals in their natural environment are the main aids to identification. (Author).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The field guide is designed to assist the layman in identifying the whales, dolphins, and porpoises he sees in the eastern North Pacific, including all the area north of the equator and east of 180 degrees W longitude. The animals described are grouped not by scientific relationships but by simularities in appearance in the field. Photographs of the animals in their natural environment are the main aids to identification. (Author).
Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast
Author: Sarah G. Allen
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520265455
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
"This richly illustrated book is more than a field guide, giving the reader insight into the fascinating biology of these animals and the conservation issues they face. Any resident or visitor to the West Coast will love this book and reach for it not only when standing on a bluff looking out to sea, but also when curled in an armchair at home." ---FRANCES GULLAND, The Marine Mammal Center --Book Jacket.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520265455
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
"This richly illustrated book is more than a field guide, giving the reader insight into the fascinating biology of these animals and the conservation issues they face. Any resident or visitor to the West Coast will love this book and reach for it not only when standing on a bluff looking out to sea, but also when curled in an armchair at home." ---FRANCES GULLAND, The Marine Mammal Center --Book Jacket.
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Eastern North Pacific and Adjacent Arctic Waters
Author: Stephen Leatherwood
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486256511
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Profusely illustrated layman's guide to over 40 species: blue whale, bottlenose dolphin, Dall's porpoise, many more. Physical description, range, markings. 563 black-and-white photographs. 17 drawings.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486256511
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Profusely illustrated layman's guide to over 40 species: blue whale, bottlenose dolphin, Dall's porpoise, many more. Physical description, range, markings. 563 black-and-white photographs. 17 drawings.
The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fishes, Whales, and Dolphins
Author: Herbert T. Boschung
Publisher: New York : Knopf ; Toronto : Random House of Canada
ISBN: 9780394534053
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
Provides identification information and color photographs for 585 fishes.
Publisher: New York : Knopf ; Toronto : Random House of Canada
ISBN: 9780394534053
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
Provides identification information and color photographs for 585 fishes.
Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises of the Pacific
Author: Peter C. HOWORTH
Publisher: Kc Publishing
ISBN: 9780916122980
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher: Kc Publishing
ISBN: 9780916122980
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises
Author: Annalisa Berta
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022618322X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
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.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022618322X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
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.
Whales and Dolphins of the European Atlantic
Author: Dylan Walker
Publisher: Dylan Walker
ISBN: 1903657318
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Fully updated, with new images, revised artwork, and the latest distribution data, this comprehensive photographic guide to whales, dolphins, and porpoises now covers coastal southwest Ireland and the Celtic Sea as well as the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay. Designed for easy use at sea or when watching from land, it covers all 18 regularly seen species and the 13 rarities that have also been recorded. It includes details of status and behavior, as well as introductory sessions to help you get the most from your whale watching in the region. An introduction to cetaceans, the region, and information to help you get the most from your whale-watching experience Illustrated profiles of the 18 regularly occurring and 13 rare cetaceans of the region Annotated surfacing sequence illustrations and scaled comparison charts Superb photographs and illustrations showing the key features and highlighting comparisons between similar species Distribution maps based on the latest information Charts showing the best times of year to observe each species Full description of typical behavior and facets leading to identification Pocket-sized for convenient use on board or on land-based observatories
Publisher: Dylan Walker
ISBN: 1903657318
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Fully updated, with new images, revised artwork, and the latest distribution data, this comprehensive photographic guide to whales, dolphins, and porpoises now covers coastal southwest Ireland and the Celtic Sea as well as the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay. Designed for easy use at sea or when watching from land, it covers all 18 regularly seen species and the 13 rarities that have also been recorded. It includes details of status and behavior, as well as introductory sessions to help you get the most from your whale watching in the region. An introduction to cetaceans, the region, and information to help you get the most from your whale-watching experience Illustrated profiles of the 18 regularly occurring and 13 rare cetaceans of the region Annotated surfacing sequence illustrations and scaled comparison charts Superb photographs and illustrations showing the key features and highlighting comparisons between similar species Distribution maps based on the latest information Charts showing the best times of year to observe each species Full description of typical behavior and facets leading to identification Pocket-sized for convenient use on board or on land-based observatories