Everyone who loves the sea and what's in it should own this book.' Bill BrysonbbrbrFrom 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.br brWith 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.br brThis is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in these truly spectacular animals.
Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
Mark Carwardine
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Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife brPublication date: 28112019 brFormat: 234 x 153 mm | 528 pagesAbout the Author
Mark Carwardine is a zoologist, writer, radio and TV presenter, wildlife photographer, wildlife tour operator and an active and outspoken conservationist, with a special interest in cetaceans. His TV series include BBC's i Last Chance to Seei with Stephen Fry, and for many years he presented the weekly half-hour programme iNaturei on BBC Radio 4. Mark has been writing a monthly column in BBC iWildlifei magazine since 2004, is Contributing Editor of iWanderlusti magazine, and has written more than 50 books on wildlife and conservation, including many about whales. He has been studying, observing and photographing whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world for more than 30 years.
