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Nature Marine Life

Whales and Dolphins of Atlantic Canada and Northeast United States

Field Guide

by (author) Tara Stevens

Publisher
Boulder Books
Initial publish date
Jan 2013
Category
Marine Life, Reference
  • Book

    ISBN
    9781927099162
    Publish Date
    Jan 2013
    List Price
    $14.95

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Description

Within this guide are tools to identify and appreciate the 27 species of whales and dolphins that make this region home. From easily recognized humpback and killer whales to the elusive pygmy sperm whale, and from acrobatic white-sided dolphins to gregarious belugas, you’ll learn about each of their characteristics, feeding and behaviour, and habitat. Population status and threats to each species are also explored.

About the author

Tara Stevens has devoted her career to studying whales and dolphins, with research projects taking her from Labrador to the West Indies, as well as to British Columbia. Her research interests include the social and feeding behaviour of cetaceans, particularly killer whales, and underwater whale vocalization analysis.

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