A recent BBC poll of 20, 000 people, found Swimming with Dolphins topping the list of "50 Things To Do Before You Die." This book is an intimate expose of this popular activity, illuminating the dark side of this increasingly controversial activity. Essential reading for anyone who loves dolphins.
Features articles that describe the various species, based on the taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. This title provides information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist.
Whales and dolphins are icons for the conservation movement. This book brings together experts in the relevant diverse fields of cetacean research, to provide descriptions of our knowledge of the complex behaviour and social organization of whales and dolphins.
Discusses and presents data on the behaviour and biology of whales and dolphins including: the cenozoic environmental changes and evolution of baleen whales, the ecological and evolutionary divergence in whales and dolphins, the parasite fauna of cetaceans, and others.
True river dolphins as well as marine dolphins that frequent freshwater systems are large animals that have traditionally gone unnoticed by the general public and, in a certain sense, by marine mammal specialists as well. This book provides census information and important ecological characteristics of the various river dolphins.
Much of our knowledge about marine mammals is derived from a long-term and dedicated research effort that is evolving rapidly due to the introduction and invention of new methods.This book reflects the inventiveness of marine researchers as they try to find ways around the problems presented to them by these unusual and challenging animals.
The National Marine Fisheries Service developed the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction (ALWTR) plan to protect endangered large whales from entanglements in commercial fishing gear, which can cause injury or death. Because whales continued to die after the ALWTF plan went into effect, NMFS proposed revisions. This book discusses these issues.
The field of marine mammal science has made enormous strides as well as attracting a large amount of interest, due no doubt to the public appeal of whales, dolphins, and seals, which are never out of media attention. This book intends to review key topics through chapters on the major disciplines from invited authorities around the world.
Explains how and why apes and dolphins are so distantly related yet so cognitively alike and what this teaches us about another large-brained mammal: Homo sapiens. Noting that apes and dolphins have had no common ancestor in nearly 100 million years, this work describes the parallel evolution that gave rise to their intelligence.
Part of the "Wildlife Monographs" series, this full-colour book features images captured by some of the worlds premier wildlife photographers providing a glimpse of some of the worlds increasingly rare and endangered species, captured in their natural habitats.
Presents a review of the advances in cell biology, biochemistry and functional genomics of the dolphin using biological fluids, tissues or cell lines. This book examines the function of modulated signals, through a bibliographic review and data analysis, with focus on the function of the signature whistle in the mother-calf relationship.
Vancouver Aquarium obtained its first killer whale, Moby Doll. Another young killer whale was discovered alone in the waters of Puget Sound near Seattle, 'Springer' and transported her by boat north to her home range. Through the amazing story of these two 'orphan' whales, this title tells the story of orcas in the Pacific Northwest.
Preternaturally hardened whale dung is not the first image that comes to mind when we think of perfume. But the key ingredient that makes the sophisticated scent linger on the skin is precisely this bizarre digestive by-product - ambergris. The author tracks down the secretive collectors and traders who populate the clandestine ambergris trade.
Summarizes our state of knowledge of a little dolphin - the southern hemisphere 'dusky', and compares its behavioral strategies in different environs. This book documents the research, from their feeding patterns to their acrobatic skills. It is full of scientific facts, with a sense of poetry and wonder of the unknown.
An account of the author's research and her surprising findings on wild dolphin behaviour, interaction, and communication. It documents the highs and lows - the births and deaths, the discovery of unique and personalized behaviours, the threats dolphins face from environmental changes, and the encounters the author had over the years.
In conjunction with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Siebert takes readers deep into the history of human encounters with whales. With masterful storytelling and impressive photographs, this book brings new light to the mysterious underwater world of whales. Full color.