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Sperm Whales
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Author : Hal Whitehead
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2003-08-15
Sperm Whales written by Hal Whitehead and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-15 with Nature categories.
Famed in story as "the great leviathans," sperm whales are truly creatures of extremes. Giants among all whales, they also have the largest brains of any creature on Earth. Males can reach a length of sixty-two feet and can weigh upwards of fifty tons. With this book, Hal Whitehead gives us a clearer picture of the ecology and social life of sperm whales than we have ever had before. Based on almost two decades of field research, Whitehead describes their biology, behavior, and habitat; how they organize their societies; and how their complex lifestyles may have evolved in this unique environment. Among the many fascinating topics he explores is the crucial role that culture plays in the life of the sperm whale, and he traces the consequences of this argument for both evolution and conservation. Finally, drawing on these findings, Whitehead builds a general model of how the ocean environment influences social behavior and cultural evolution among mammals as well as other animals. The definitive portrait of a provocative creature, Sperm Whales will interest animal behaviorists, conservationists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists as well as marine mammalogists.
Sperm Whales
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Author : Megan M. Gunderson
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2010-09
Sperm Whales written by Megan M. Gunderson and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Dive into Earth's oceans and discover the world of the sperm whale! Stunning, full-color photos show these large-headed 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 sperm whale's size, habitat, senses, threats, diet, reproduction, and unique behaviors are also introduced. Plus, find out about the spermaceti organ that gives these whales their name. Learn about the long, deep dives sperm whales are capable of, and discover how they 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.
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of A New Sperm Whale Lately Set Up In The Australian Museum
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Author : William S. Wall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of A New Sperm Whale Lately Set Up In The Australian Museum written by William S. Wall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with Cetacea categories.
The Great Sperm Whale
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Author : Richard Ellis
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2011-04-06
The Great Sperm Whale written by Richard Ellis and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-06 with Nature categories.
Over the past several decades, Richard Ellis has produced a remarkable body of work that has been called "magnificent" (Washington Post Book World), "masterful" (Scientific American), "magical" (Men's Journal), and a "dazzling tour de force" (Christian Science Monitor). Ellis's new book-a fascinating tour through the world of the sperm whale-will surely inspire more such praise for the author heralded by Publisher Weekly as "America's foremost writer on marine research." Written with Ellis's deep knowledge and trademark passion, verve, and wit-and illustrated with a wide array of images including his own signature artwork-his study covers the full spectrum of the sperm whale's existence from its prehistoric past to its current endangered existence. Ellis, as no one else can, illuminates the iconic impact of Physeter macrocephalus ("big-headed blower") on our history, environment, and culture, with a substantial nod to Herman Melville and Moby-Dick, the great novel that put the sperm whale (and whaling) on the literary map. Ranging far and wide, Ellis covers the sperm whale's evolution, ecology, biology, anatomy, behavior, social organization, intelligence, communications, migrations, diet, and breeding. He also devotes considerable space to the whale's hunting prowess, including its clashes with the giant squid, and to the history of the whaling industry that decimated its numbers during the last two centuries. He even includes a story about a beached juvenile he helped rescue, an event that provided scientists with one of their first opportunities to observe a sperm whale in the water and up close. Offering a rich tapestry for anyone with an interest in the marvels of ocean life, Ellis's book provides an indispensable guide to the life and times of one of the planet's most intelligent, elusive, and endangered species.
Sperm Whales
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Author : Megan M. Gunderson
language : en
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Release Date : 2010-08-15
Sperm Whales written by Megan M. Gunderson and has been published by ABDO Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Dive into Earth's oceans and discover the world of the sperm whale! Stunning, full-color photos show these large-headed 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 sperm whale's size, habitat, senses, threats, diet, reproduction, and unique behaviors are also introduced. Plus, find out about the spermaceti organ that gives these whales their name. Learn about the long, deep dives sperm whales are capable of, and discover how they 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.
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of New Sperm Whale
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Author : William S. Wall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of New Sperm Whale written by William S. Wall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Sperm whale categories.
On The Osteology Of The Cachalot Or Sperm Whale Physeter Macrocephalus
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Author : William Henry Flower
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1868
On The Osteology Of The Cachalot Or Sperm Whale Physeter Macrocephalus written by William Henry Flower and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1868 with Baby bonnets categories.
Sperm Whales
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Sperm Whales written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Fishery management, International categories.
Reports and papers on sperm whales from three meetings of the International Whaling Commission Scientific Committee in 1977 and 1978.
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of A New Sperm Whale Lately Set Up In The Australian Museum
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Author : William S. Wall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1851
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of A New Sperm Whale Lately Set Up In The Australian Museum written by William S. Wall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1851 with Cetacea categories.
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of A New Sperm Whale
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Author : Australian Museum
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887
History And Description Of The Skeleton Of A New Sperm Whale written by Australian Museum and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with Geology categories.