Sperm Whales (Worldlife Library) - Softcover
This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.
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The sperm whale is one of the world's most magnificent animals. It is among the most widely distributed of mammalian species and is found in deep waters in all the world's oceans. Sperm Whales is a general introduction to these fascinating animals, explaining their evolution, physical characteristics, distribution, migration, behavior, and social structure. Sperm Whales is a reliable guide to this animal that will appeal to a wide audience of nature lovers--from young adults on up.
About the Author:
Dr. Jonathan Gordon is a zoologist affiliated with the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit in the Zoology Department of the University of Oxford. He also operates a research boat, "Song of the Whale," and coordinates cetacean field research for the International Fund for Animal Welfare. He has worked with whales in the field for 18 years, starting as a student studying whaling in the Azores, later developing (with others) new methods to study cetaceans and sperm whales particularly in the open ocean. He obtained his Ph.D. from Cambridge University.
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- PublisherSOS Free Stock
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1900455528
- ISBN 13 9781900455527
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages72
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