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Whales, dolphins, and porpoises Cover Image Book Book

Whales, dolphins, and porpoises

Carwardine, Mark. (Author). Camm, Martin, (illustrator.).

Summary: Offers advice on observing and identifying these marine mammals, and describes characteristics, behavior, and range for a variety of species.

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  • ISBN: 0789489902
  • ISBN: 9780789489906
  • Physical Description: print
    256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
  • Edition: 2nd American ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2002.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 255) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: pt. 1. Introduction. Author's introduction -- How this book works -- What is a cetacean? -- Anatomy of a cetacean -- Cetacean behavior -- How cetaceans are studied -- Conservation -- Stranding -- Where to watch cetaceans -- How to watch cetaceans -- Identifying cetaceans -- Identification key -- pt. 2. Families and species. Right and gray whales -- Rorqual whales -- Sperm whales -- Narwhal and beluga -- Beaked whales -- Blackfish -- Oceanic dolphins with prominent beaks -- Oceanic dolphins without prominent beaks -- River dolphins -- Porpoises.

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Handbooks: Whales and Dolphins : The Clearest Recognition Guide Available
Handbooks: Whales and Dolphins : The Clearest Recognition Guide Available
by Carwardine, Mark; Camm, Martin (Illustrator)
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Handbooks: Whales and Dolphins : The Clearest Recognition Guide Available


Authoritative text, detailed illustrations, and a systematic approach make DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to cetaceans. With more than 900 illustrations, this visual recognition guide is designed to make identification as simple and accurate as possible. This book is one of a series covering plants, animals, and other natural phenomena from around the world and is published in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
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