The Cultural Lives Of Whales And Dolphins
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The Cultural Lives Of Whales And Dolphins
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Author : Hal Whitehead
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2015
The Cultural Lives Of Whales And Dolphins 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 2015 with Science categories.
Drawing on their own research as well as scientific literature including evolutionary biology, animal behavior, ecology, anthropology, psychology and neuroscience, two cetacean biologists submerge themselves in the unique environment in which whales and dolphins live.
Deep Thinkers
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Author : Janet Mann
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2017-10-11
Deep Thinkers written by Janet Mann 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 2017-10-11 with Nature categories.
Introduction -- Beneath the surface / Janet Mann and Andrew Read -- The cetacean brain / Camilla Butti and Patrick R. Hof -- Cetacean cognition / Harley -- Cetacean communication / Laela Sayigh and Vincent M. Janik -- Quintessentially social cetaceans / Janet Mann -- Deep culture / Luke Rendell and Hal Whitehead -- Cetacean tool use / Eric Patterson and Janet Mann -- Us & them / Andrew Read
Whales Dolphins And Porpoises
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Author : Annalisa Berta
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2015-09-18
Whales Dolphins And Porpoises written by Annalisa Berta 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 2015-09-18 with Nature categories.
The eighty-nine cetacean species that swim our seas and rivers are as diverse as they are intelligent and elusive, from the hundred-foot-long, two-hundred-ton blue whale to the lesser-known tucuxi, ginkgo-toothed beaked whale, and diminutive, critically endangered vaquita. The huge distances these highly migratory creatures cover and the depths they dive mean we catch only the merest glimpses of their lives as they break the surface of the water. But thanks to the marriage of science and technology, we are now beginning to understand their anatomy, complex social structures, extraordinary communication abilities, and behavioral patterns. In this beautifully illustrated guide, renowned marine mammalogist Annalisa Berta draws on the contributions of a pod of fellow whale biologists to present the most comprehensive, authoritative overview ever published of these remarkable aquatic mammals. Opening with an accessible rundown of cetacean biology—including the most recent science on feeding, mating, and communication—Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises then presents species-specific natural history on a range of topics, from anatomy and diet to distribution and conservation status. Each entry also includes original drawings of the species and its key identifiers, such as fin shape and color, tooth shape, and characteristic markings as they would appear both above and below water—a feature unique to this book. Figures of myth and—as the debate over hunting rages on—figures of conflict since long before the days of Moby-Dick, whales, dolphins, and porpoises are also ecologically important and, in many cases, threatened. Written for general enthusiasts, emergent cetacean fans, and biologists alike, this stunning, urgently needed book will serve as the definitive guide for years to come.
Beautiful Minds
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Author : Maddalena Bearzi
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2010-05-01
Beautiful Minds written by Maddalena Bearzi and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-01 with Nature categories.
Apes and dolphins: primates and cetaceans. Could any creatures appear to be more different? Yet both are large-brained intelligent mammals with complex communication and social interaction. In the first book to study apes and dolphins side by side, Maddalena Bearzi and Craig B. Stanford, a dolphin biologist and a primatologist who have spent their careers studying these animals in the wild, combine their insights with compelling results. Beautiful Minds explains how and why apes and dolphins are so distantly related yet so cognitively alike and what this teaches us about another large-brained mammal: Homo sapiens. Noting that apes and dolphins have had no common ancestor in nearly 100 million years, Bearzi and Stanford describe the parallel evolution that gave rise to their intelligence. And they closely observe that intelligence in action, in the territorial grassland and rainforest communities of chimpanzees and other apes, and in groups of dolphins moving freely through open coastal waters. The authors detail their subjects’ ability to develop family bonds, form alliances, and care for their young. They offer an understanding of their culture, politics, social structure, personality, and capacity for emotion. The resulting dual portrait—with striking overlaps in behavior—is key to understanding the nature of “beautiful minds.”
The Secret Life Of Whales
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Author : Micheline Jenner
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth
Release Date : 2017
The Secret Life Of Whales written by Micheline Jenner and has been published by NewSouth this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Science categories.
"Marine biologist Micheline Jenner discovered humpback breeding grounds off the Kimberley coast, uncovered pygmy blue whale feeding spots and, with her husband Curt, is one of very few people to witness a humpback whale giving birth. In 'The secret life of whales' she reveals the little-known world of these giants of the deep, taking us from Australia to Antarctica and beyond. With her infectious enthusiasm for these magnificent creatures, Mich shares her insights into how whales live--how they migrate, feed, breed and look after their young--and her world-leading conservation work"--Page 4 of cover.
Whales Dolphins Of The North American Pacific
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Author : Graeme Cresswell
language : en
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Release Date : 2007
Whales Dolphins Of The North American Pacific written by Graeme Cresswell and has been published by Harbour Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Nature categories.
The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help whalewatchers identify any species they encounter, whether they are beginners or experts.
Whales And Dolphins
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Author : Philippa Brakes
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2011
Whales And Dolphins written by Philippa Brakes and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Cetacea categories.
Whales and dolphins are icons for the conservation movement. This book brings together experts in the relevant diverse fields of cetacean research, to provide authoritative descriptions of our current knowledge of the complex behaviour and social organization of whales and dolphins.
Becoming Wild
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Author : Carl Safina
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2020-04-09
Becoming Wild written by Carl Safina and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-09 with Science categories.
A New York Times Notable Book of 2020 ‘Bracing and enlightening’ Science Culture is something exclusive to human beings, isn’t it? Not so, says intrepid researcher Carl Safina. Becoming Wild reveals the rich cultures that survive in some of Earth’s remaining wild places. By showing how sperm whales, scarlet macaws and chimpanzees teach and learn, Safina offers a fresh understanding of what is constantly going on beyond humanity, and how we’re all connected. ‘Becoming Wild demands that we wake up’ Telegraph
Troubled Waters
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Author : Sarah Lazarus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Troubled Waters written by Sarah Lazarus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Dolphins categories.
Presents a narrative about whales and dolphins, and how their fates became intertwined with human history. Talking about the effect on the survival of cetaceans in the event of whale hunts being superseded by whale watching cruises, this book explores just why whales became one of the main harvests of the sea and what lies ahead for the cetaceans.
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.