Great Whales

Author : John Bannister
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643099029

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Great Whales by John Bannister Pdf

Whales are mysterious and fascinating creatures. Despite modern technology, their world is still largely unexplored and unknown. They can only be seen, or rather glimpsed, when they are near the sea surface, either from boats, or perhaps from shore, or underwater by divers. They also reach astonishing sizes – the blue whale, for example, can grow to 30 metres in length, equivalent to the height of a six-storey building, and can weigh more than 130 tonnes. Seven ‘Great Whales’ are found in the coastal waters surrounding Australia. These include six of the largest baleen whales – blue whale, fin whale, humpback whale, sei whale, Bryde’s whale and southern right whale – and the sperm whale, the largest toothed whale. This book provides a detailed account of these extraordinary mammals. As well as the seven Great Whales, a smaller species – the minke whale – is included because of its special interest to Australians. The book describes whales’ highly specialised mammalian structure and biology, and the history of people’s association with them, at first through legend and wonder, then whaling, and more recently whale watching. It also looks at their past and current status, and the conservation initiatives that are in place to protect them from existing or potential threats. With both historical and recent photographs, as well as an extensive glossary, Great Whales will be enjoyed by natural history enthusiasts, zoologists and students alike.

Author : J. L. Bannister
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780643093737

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Great Whales by J. L. Bannister Pdf

Seven Great Whales are found in the coastal waters surrounding Australia. There are six of the largest baleen whalesblue whale, fin whale, humpback whale, sei whale, Brydes whale and southern right whale. Also found is the largest toothed whalethe sperm whale.

Author : John Green
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780486450223

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Great Whales Stained Glass Coloring Book by John Green Pdf

This exciting coloring book introduces you to 16 mighty mammals of the sea, among them the Beaked, Right, Minke, Beluga, Humpback, and Blue whales. Apply some color from crayons, paints, or felt-tip pens; place the pictures near a source of bright light, and watch these extraordinary aquatic animals glow with life.

Author : Leigh Calvez
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781632171870

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The Breath of a Whale by Leigh Calvez Pdf

From the author of The Hidden Lives of Owls, an exploration of the elusive lives of whales in the Pacific Ocean, home to orcas, humpbacks, sperm, blue, and gray whales. Leigh Calvez has spent a dozen years researching, observing, and probing the lives of the giants of the deep. Here, she relates the stories of nature's most remarkable creatures, including the familial orcas in the waters of Washington State and British Columbia; the migratory humpbacks; the ancient, deep-diving blue whales, the largest animals on the planet. The lives of these whales are conveyed through the work of dedicated researchers who have spent decades tracking them along their secretive routes that extend for thousands of miles, gleaning their habits and sounds and distinguishing peculiarities. The author invites the reader onto a small research catamaran maneuvering among 100-foot long blue whales off the coast of California; or to join the task of monitoring patterns of humpback whale movements at the ocean surface: tail throw, flipper slap, fluke up, or blow. To experience whales is breathtaking. To understand their lives deepens our connection with the natural world.

Author : James A. Estes,Douglas P. DeMaster,Daniel F. Doak,Terrie M. Williams,Robert L. Brownell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520248847

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Whales, Whaling, and Ocean Ecosystems by James A. Estes,Douglas P. DeMaster,Daniel F. Doak,Terrie M. Williams,Robert L. Brownell Pdf

"A must read for anyone interested in the ecology of whales, this timely and creative volume is sure to stimulate new research for years to come."—Annalisa Berta, San Diego State University

Author : David Campton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Marine animals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039382184

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Look - Sea ; and Great Whales by David Campton Pdf

Author : Richard Ellis
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780700617722

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The Great Sperm Whale by Richard Ellis Pdf

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.

Author : John J. McDonough
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCR:31210016324541

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And God Created Great Whales by John J. McDonough Pdf

Author : Patricia Cori
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781556439865

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Before We Leave You by Patricia Cori Pdf

What if whales and dolphins truly do have a superior intellect, as many believe, and can speak to the human race? What would their message be? In November 2008, gifted clairvoyant Patricia Cori was in Jordan teaching a workshop when a life-changing event occurred. A community of Cetaceans—“a choir of whales and dolphins,” as she describes it—interrupted her talk with a frantic plea for help. Cori was suddenly witness to a devastating scene of suffering, a communal grieving of scores of whales and dolphins “frenzied, lost, and dying.” This was the first of several terrifying calls for help, all of which were immediately followed by mass suicide events as these majestic creatures collectively chose to leave us and our planet. These troubling incidents evolved into the stream of messages for humanity that Cori reveals in this extremely timely work. The whales and dolphins present their deep understanding of our urgent global situation, calling for the human race to restore balance to our ecosystems—especially our dying oceans. For the first time, we read the communications of the Cetaceans and their story of devotion and celebration of life on the Great Planet Earth. We are also given a glimpse of their role in the unfolding of galactic events throughout our solar system, and the message is clear: We must wake up and realize that our continued abuse of the environment is altering the course of Gaia’s progression to the next dimension. Without the whale and dolphin song—without these musicians who hold the oceans in balance—we risk our advancement through the ascension process for which our entire solar system is destined. Before We Leave You is a roadmap to that higher future and a pathway to global transformation. ***NOTE: ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS TITLE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CETACEAN MEDITATIONS CARDS INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR PRINTED VERSION.

Author : D.J. Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642583669

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The Great, Great Whale by D.J. Harris Pdf

Have you ever felt out of place? Like you are not important or special? Have you ever wondered why God made you the way you are? Well, so does Jed, the great, great whale. This story takes us on an underwater adventure with a whale named Jed, who is a very big whale! Jed grows bigger and bigger by the day and becomes twice the size of all the other whales in the sea. In fact, he becomes the biggest creature in the entire ocean! Jed is no monster, however; this big whale has an even bigger heart. Even after being picked on and mistreated, Jed never gives up and believes God made him special for a reason. Jed discovers God has an amazing mission for him and that he was made extra big for this special reason. As you embark on this journey with Jed, he wants you to remember that God never, ever makes a mistake. Just like Jed the whale, God loves you and has made you to do big things for Him.

Author : United States. Bureau of Fisheries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1216 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Fish culture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005934877

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Report of the United States Commissioner of Fisheries by United States. Bureau of Fisheries Pdf

Author : Randall R. Reeves,Stephen Leatherwood,IUCN/SSC Cetacean Specialist Group
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Catalogs, Publishers'
ISBN : 2831701899

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Dolphins, Porpoises, and Whales by Randall R. Reeves,Stephen Leatherwood,IUCN/SSC Cetacean Specialist Group Pdf

Consistent evaluation and new recommendations for action are required of protective measures to address threats that were unrecognized or non-existent until recently. Global warming, noise pollution and reduced availability of prey are now of great concern. The all too familiar threats of accidental killing in fishing gear and exposure to toxic chemicals remain almost intractable. This Action Plan reviews threats and offers possible solutions. It also contains a thorough review of the status of species and a list of 57 recommended research projects and education initiatives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : UCAL:B4117048

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Collected Reprints by Anonim Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Working Party on Marine Mammals
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Marine mammals
ISBN : 9251005133

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Mammals in the Seas by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Working Party on Marine Mammals Pdf

Author : Benji Davies
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781471115691

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The Storm Whale by Benji Davies Pdf

The stunning bestseller by Benji Davies, winner of the inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize. Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can't keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another. 'A future classic and a must have for the discerning picture book fan' The Booksniffer 'The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child's need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book' The ReadingZone 'The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out' Library Mice 'I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It's just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!' Being Mrs C 'Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved' Love All Blogs 'Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words' Droplets of Ink Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma Bird *NEW* The Great Storm Whale Also by Benji Davies: Grandad's Island On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore