Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises by Mark Carwardine

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises by Mark Carwardine

'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.

A dazzling and epic achievementEveryone who loves the sea and what's in it should own this book. -- Bill Bryson
The essential guide to cetacean identification for many years to come. * Conservation Biology *

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 Last Chance to See with Stephen Fry, and for many years he presented the weekly half-hour programme Nature on BBC Radio 4. Mark has been writing a monthly column in BBC Wildlife magazine since 2004, is Contributing Editor of Wanderlust 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.

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ISBN 13	9781472908148
ISBN 10	1472908147
Title	Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
Author	Mark Carwardine
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2019-11-28
Number of pages	528
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.