The Lives of Whales and Dolphins: From the American Museum of Natural History
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0805019502 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 233 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The text, illustrated with drawings and photos, then follows several species of cetaceans through each stage of life. We learn how these creatures communicate, play, fight, take care of their young and catch prey. From Publishers Weekly Second in the publisher's series on animal behavior produced with the American Museum of Natural History, this informative volume explores the world and behaviors of whales and dolphins. One of the animals' most notable features is their cooperative behavior, not only among themselves but also with other species. In examining the animals' social lives, the authors describe dolphins begging fish from tourists at Shark Bay in Western Australia, observe t
"Too broad of a topic for such a short book" according to T. Berg. Too broad of a topic for such a short book. There are dozens of different cetacean species with unique behaviors that could be explored if given the proper attention. Instead the reader is presented with passages that focus on general statements such as: "some whales do this, others do it differently." Unfortunately this does little to educate the audience. This book should have been n
An accessible and lavishly illustrated exploration of the world of whales and dolphins, based on the latest research, follows the seventy-five species of these creatures from birth through all aspects of their fascinating lives. 10,000 first printing.