Killer Whales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Killer Whales write by Robin W. Baird. This book was released on 2002. Killer Whales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Killer whales are the supreme predators in the ocean. This introduction to killer whales, or orcas, pieces together the latest information on their life histories. How they communicate and maintain well-established societies, with intricate family relationships, over long lifespans. We also learn that killer whales must now contend with toxic pollutants, overfishing of their prey and a host of other environmental concerns. Illustrated by the world's best wildlife photographers, this book brings us face to face with these intriguing creatures in their underwater realms.
The Killer Whale Who Changed the World
The Killer Whale Who Changed the World - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Killer Whale Who Changed the World write by Mark Leiren-Young. This book was released on 2016-09-13. The Killer Whale Who Changed the World available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The fascinating and heartbreaking account of the first publicly exhibited captive killer whale — a story that forever changed the way we see orcas and sparked the movement to save them. Killer whales had always been seen as bloodthirsty sea monsters. That all changed when a young killer whale was captured off the west coast of North America and displayed to the public in 1964. Moby Doll — as the whale became known — was an instant celebrity, drawing 20,000 visitors on the one and only day he was exhibited. He died within a few months, but his famous gentleness sparked a worldwide crusade that transformed how people understood and appreciated orcas. Because of Moby Doll, we stopped fearing “killers” and grew to love and respect “orcas.” Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute
Of Orcas and Men
Of Orcas and Men - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Of Orcas and Men write by David Neiwert. This book was released on 2015-06-16. Of Orcas and Men available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A journalist “convincingly spells out the threats to their survival, their misery in captivity, and what scientists can learn by studying them” (Kirkus). The orca—otherwise known as the killer whale—is one of earth’s most intelligent animals. Remarkably sophisticated, orcas have languages and cultures and even long-term memories, and their capacity for echolocation is nothing short of a sixth sense. They are also benign and gentle, which makes the story of the captive-orca industry—and the endangerment of their population in Puget Sound—that much more damning. In Of Orcas and Men, a marvelously compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting, and scientific research, David Neiwert explores an extraordinary species and its occasionally fraught relationship with human beings. Beginning with their role in myth and contemporary culture, Neiwert shows how killer whales came to capture our imaginations, and brings to life the often catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal. In the tradition of Barry Lopez’s classic Of Wolves and Men, David Neiwert’s book is a triumph of reporting, observation, and research, and a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom’s most remarkable members. Praise for Of Orcas and Men “Human beings need to learn from and understand the cooperative nature of orca society. Everyone who is interested in both animal and human behavior should read this remarkable book.” —Temple Grandin, New York Times–bestselling author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human “Powerful and beautifully written.” —Jane Goodall “Humans and killer whales have a long and complicated history, one that David Neiwert describes forcefully and eloquently in this fascinating and highly readable book.” —David Kirby, New York Times–bestselling author of Death at SeaWorld “[A] breathtaking survey of orca science, folklore, and mystery.” —The Stranger
Killer Whales
Killer Whales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Killer Whales write by Mark Carwardine. This book was released on 2001. Killer Whales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Describes the daily lives and habits of killer whales, and examines their prospects for the future.
Killer Whales
Killer Whales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Killer Whales write by Megan M. Gunderson. This book was released on 2010-08-15. Killer Whales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Dive into Earth's oceans and discover the world of the killer whale! Stunning, full-color photos show these black-and-white whales above water and below. A range map reveals where these special sea creatures can be found. A labeled diagram helps readers identify flukes, flippers, and more. The killer whale's size, habitat, senses, threats, diet, reproduction, and unique behaviors are also introduced. Plus, find out how fast these speedy cetaceans swim and what they do to communicate. A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index support the engaging, easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
