Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

If you are a cetaceans/whales enthusiast then this is the book for you, lots of pics and information to get your teeth stuck into

This is a Xmas gift for my daughter who is mad about whales - she is going to love it! A high quality book with lots of information & with beautiful, colourful photos. What a lovely surprise to receive the book signed & a thank you note from the author. Very Prompt delivery.

Based on his many years on of personal experience, Hoyt's encyclopaedia is profusely illustrated, with all species of whales, dolphins and porpoises detailed in the latter stages of the tome. There is a wealth of information on the biology, ethology, evolution and conservation of species and an assessment of their prospects as threats to their habitats increase and through continued whaling.

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My son absolutely love this book thank you.

My excitement at this book's arrival was shared by my children: my 6-year-old tumbling over my shoulder as I turned the pages, open-mouthed at the diagrams which show the scale of a whale beside a person. "Are they THAT big?!' she asks "No way! That's crazy!". While my 11-year-old browses the beautiful photography, smugly testing himself on whale-ID "humpback, sperm whale, beluga..."It's special for me to share this book with them. I've been a fan of Hoyt's work since I was almost a child myself and found a copy of 'Orca' in the village library, and he's at least partly to blame for my own cetacean obsession. The vivid descriptions of playing music with killer whales have stayed with me ever since, set me dreaming...Hoyt's clear, engaging writing has taken me on many astonishing journeys - to the complex society of ants in the rainforest, to the bizarre creatures of the deep oceans and to encounters with whales and dolphins throughout the world. For Erich has spent his working life immersed in the world of whales and this book brings together the wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom he has gathered in his travels.It covers human-whale relationships, from Aristotle's observations through the whaling days to the recent 'revolution' in research, in which he's played an integral part. He then takes us through the basics of whale biology, before introducing all 90 known species.It's incredibly comprehensive, and I guess that's what an encyclopedia is, but to me the word doesn't do justice to the richness of the narrative. There's a story here, of the relationship between people and whales - one of the most beguiling and critical stories still unfolding on this blue planet. It's shot through with personal experience, and we're introduced to individual characters, both human and cetacean.This book will be an invaluable resource and up-to-date reference for anyone working in wildlife issues, and a treasured source of information and inspiration for the whole family. It's set us all dreaming...

If you sre interested in whales, this is a book to start with.

Came on time and in perfect condition. Has very good quality and is very sturdy. Small in size but not tiny along with being a little heavy. Very informative about everything whale related. I recommend it to anyone who loves whales and learning about them.

Chi conosce anche solo di nome l'autore non può che rimanere affascinato da questo splendido libro!! Bellissime fotografie e informazioni interessanti. Consigliato.

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Bought this for my son for Christmas and he loves it. Beautiful photos and tons of info! Highly recommend this book!