Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals of the World

Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals of the World

Author: Hadoram Shirihai

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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Presents full-color photographs and illustrations of a wide variety of whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals around the world; and contains information on their habitats, physical characteristics, and behaviors.


Sea Mammals of the World

Sea Mammals of the World

Author: Randall R. Reeves

Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 9780713663341

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"An illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide. Illustrations, photographs, and clearly written text combine to make this an indispensable reference source for sea mammal watchers and anyone interested in the natural world."--BOOK JACKET.


Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

Author: Mark Carwardine

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-11-28

Total Pages: 944

ISBN-13: 1472908155

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'Everyone who loves the sea and what's in it should own this book.' - Bill Bryson From the blue whale to the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, this handbook is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date reference to each of the world's 90 species of cetaceans. With more than 1,000 meticulous and specially commissioned illustrations – complete with flukes, blows and dive sequences – it includes detailed annotations pointing out significant field marks, as well as extensive distribution and migration maps. Many of the world's most respected whale biologists have collaborated on the text, helping to provide the ultimate guide to the identification, distribution, behaviour, life history and conservation of every species and subspecies of whale, dolphin and porpoise. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in these truly spectacular animals.


Field Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

Field Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

Author: Mark Carwardine

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-05-26

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 1472969960

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Practical and portable, this is the ultimate field guide to the world's cetaceans. This outstanding new field guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With more than 500 accurate illustrations – complete with detailed annotations pointing out the most significant field marks – Field Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises covers all 93 species and every subspecies in the world. Many of the world's most respected whale biologists have collaborated on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips from cetacean expert, Mark Carwardine. Mark's informative text is accompanied by up-to-date distribution maps for each species. Beautifully designed, to ensure critical information is quickly accessible, this is an indispensable resource that every whale-watcher will want to carry out to sea.


Whales, Dolphins and Seals

Whales, Dolphins and Seals

Author: Brett Jarrett

Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1472969669

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This is a complete field guide to the world's marine mammals. It covers the field identification - including geographical, sex and age variations - of all the whales, dolphins, seals and sea cows, plus the Walrus, Polar Bear and marine otters.


Europe's Sea Mammals Including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde

Europe's Sea Mammals Including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde

Author: Robert Still

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2019-07-16

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0691190623

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A state-of-the-art photographic identification guide to Europe’s whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals This cutting-edge photographic identification guide to Europe’s sea mammals—the only such guide of its kind—covers the 39 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises and 9 species of seals found in the region, which spans the eastern Atlantic from Iceland to Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic seas. Written and illustrated by a team of professional tour guides with extensive experience presenting the region’s sea mammals, the guide features more than 180 color photographs, maps and graphics, highlights key identification features and includes information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species. Produced with the marine conservation charity ORCA, the book presents mapping data from a decade of surveys, which shows both current distribution and changes over time. Europe’s Sea Mammals is an essential companion for whale watchers and anyone else who is interested in this enigmatic group of mammals. The only photographic guide dedicated to this popular whale-watching region Features more than 180 color photos, maps and graphics Highlights key identification features and provides essential information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species


Whale Watcher

Whale Watcher

Author: Trevor Day

Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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Explains where whales, dolphins, and porpoises can be found around the world and describes the identifiable features of popular species.