A beautifully illustrated compact guide to every species of whale, dolphin and porpoise.
This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.
There is something special about whales, dolphins and porpoises. They are still shrouded in mystery, yet the little we do know about them is both astonishing and awe-inspiring. Collins Gem Whales & Dolphins is therefore the ideal introduction to these amazing creatures.
The entry for each whale, dolphin or porpoise includes:
A beautiful full-colour illustration and description of what the creature looks like
Details of size, geographical distribution and diet
Information on whether the species is under threat
Other sections cover the natural history of the whale, conservation efforts around the world and where to watch whales, dolphins and porpoises in the wild.
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Mark Carwardine is a zoologist, writer, photographer, consultant and broadcaster with a special interest in marine wildlife. He has written more than 40 books, including several bestsellers, and presents Nature and a wide variety of other natural history programmes on BBC Radio 4. A keen diver for many years, he leads shark and whale-watching holidays to many parts of the world and is an ardent supporter of several wildlife conservation organisations.
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