Great Whales (Australian Natural History Series) by John Bannister
By John Bannister
Seven ‘Great Whales’ are present in the coastal waters surrounding Australia. those contain six of the biggest baleen whales – blue whale, fin whale, humpback whale, sei whale, Bryde’s whale and southern correct whale – and the sperm whale, the biggest toothed whale.
This ebook presents an in depth account of those amazing mammals. in addition to the seven nice Whales, a smaller species – the minke whale – is incorporated due to its particular curiosity to Australians. The publication describes whales’ hugely specialized mammalian constitution and biology, and the background of people’s organization with them, before everything via legend and beauty, then whaling, and extra lately whale gazing. It additionally appears at their earlier and present prestige, and the conservation tasks which are in position to guard them from present or strength threats.
With either ancient and up to date photos, in addition to an intensive thesaurus, nice Whales may be loved through traditional background fans, zoologists and scholars alike.
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