An award-winning author and whale researcher takes readers into 'the field' for an intimate encounter with some 90 species of cetaceans that make their homes in the world's oceans.
Written by one of Canada's leading science and nature journalists, The Whales of Canada will help readers identify and understand all 20 species of whales, porpoises, and dolphins found in Canadian waters. Included are feeding, breeding and social habits, size comparisons, drawings, photos, range maps, and firsthand observations from the biologists and experienced whale watchers.
Includes descriptions of species, places throughout the world to go to watch whales, lookout sites, tours available, weather/sea notes and museums etc. Also includes list of photographic equipment, clothing and useful items for whale watching.
Przewodnik do rozpoznawania wszystkich gatunków wielorybów, delfinów i morświnów. Kluczowe cechy każdego ssaka oraz ponad 900 fotografii z szczegółowymi opisami umożliwiają dokładną i łatwą identyfikację.
A dazzling photographic journey into the night-time oceans where countless microscopic plankton ascend to feed before returning to the depths.
