Orcas Of The Gulf

Author : Gerard Gormley
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Killer whale
ISBN : 9780595011186

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Orcas of the Gulf by Gerard Gormley Pdf

Book Description: 揙rcas of the Gulf will be a pleasure to anyone who wants to explore the realities of nature. Mr. Gormley's awe and respect for these magnificent whales is shared with us as a small pod of orca pass through the familiar waters off New England. We find ourselves enveloped in the interlocked, interwoven spectrum of the sea; everyday life to the orca, white water drama and magical beauty to Man. Much seems incredible, impossible, even mythical, yet the author has included every available bit of science in his exciting and educational narrative. He takes us a few steps farther than science has yet gone with common sense and realism, challenging the scientists to discover the full world of the orca. His narrative theories on perception, communication, pod society and chillingly realistic assessment of human impact are most interesting. The values and perceptions expressed in this work are not human, but they may just be the orca's, and we can all learn from that.?/p> -William W. Rossiter, Vice President Cetacean Society International Author bio: Gerard Gormley lives in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, where he studies sea life, especially cetaceans, as an avocation. His previous natural history, A Dolphin Summer, won broad critical acclaim for its artistic and scientific merit. His third nature book, about humpback whales, is in progress. Formerly a submariner and science writer, Mr. Gormley supplements his writing income by selling collectible books over the Internet.

Author : Gerard Gurmley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788150421

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Orcas of the Gulf by Gerard Gurmley Pdf

This book will be a pleasure to anyone who wants to explore the realities of nature. The author's awe & respect for these magnificent whales is shared with us as a small pod of orca pass through the familiar waters off New England. He has included every available bit of science in his exciting & educational narrative. His narrative theories on perception, communication, pod society & chillingly realistic assessment of human impact are most interesting. The values & perceptions expressed in this work are not human, but they may just be the orca's, & we can all learn from that. Illustrated.

Author : Craig Matkin,Graeme Ellis,Eva Saulitis,Lance B. Lennard,Dena Matkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-05-01
Category : Whales
ISBN : 0963346792

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Killer Whales of Southern Alaska by Craig Matkin,Graeme Ellis,Eva Saulitis,Lance B. Lennard,Dena Matkin Pdf

Author : Jason Michael Colby
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780190673093

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Orca by Jason Michael Colby Pdf

Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and the author's own family history, this is the definitive story of how the feared and despised "killer" became the beloved "orca", and what that has meant for our relationship with the ocean and its creatures

Author : R. Scot Duncan,Edward O. Wilson
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780817357504

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Southern Wonder by R. Scot Duncan,Edward O. Wilson Pdf

Southern Wonder explores Alabama’s amazing biological diversity, the reasons for the large number of species in the state, and the importance of their preservation. Alabama ranks fifth in the nation in number of species of plants and animals found in the state, surpassed only by the much larger western states of California,Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. When all the species of birds, trees, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, wildflowers, dragonflies, tiger beetles, and ants are tallied, Alabama harbors more species than 90 percent of the other states in the United States. Alabamais particularly rich in aquatic biodiversity, leading the nation in species of freshwater fishes, turtles, mussels, crayfish, snails, damselflies, and carnivorous plants. The state also hosts an exceptional number of endemic species—those not found beyond its borders—ranking seventh in the nation with 144 species. The state’s 4,533 species, with more being inventoried and discovered each year, are supported by no less than 64 distinct ecological systems—each a unique blend of soil, water, sunlight, heat, and natural disturbance regimes. Habitats include dry forests, moist forests, swamp forests, sunny prairies, grassy barrens, scorching glades, rolling dunes, and bogs filled with pitcher plants and sundews. The state also includes a region of subterranean ecosystems that are more elaborate and species rich than any other place on the continent. Although Alabama is teeming with life, the state’s prominence as a refuge for plants and animals is poorly appreciated. Even among Alabama’s citizens, few outside a small circle of biologists, advocates, and other naturalists understand the special quality of the state’s natural heritage. R. Scot Duncan rectifies this situation in Southern Wonder by providing a well-written, comprehensive overview that the general public, policy makers, and teachers can understand and use. Readers are taken on an exploratory journey of the state’s varied landscapes—from the Tennessee River Valley to the coastal dunes—and are introduced to remarkable species, such as the cave salamander and the beach mouse. By interweaving the disciplines of ecology, evolution, meteorology, and geology into an accessible whole, Duncan explains clearly why Alabama is so biotically rich and champions efforts for its careful preservation. Published in Cooperation with The Nature Conservancy

Author : United States. Minerals Management Service. Alaska OCS Region
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Offshore gas industry
ISBN : NWU:35556034590026

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Cook Inlet Planning Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sales 191 and 199 by United States. Minerals Management Service. Alaska OCS Region Pdf

Author : Marilyn E. Dahlheim
Publisher : Seascape Research Alliance
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0899047807

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A Photographic Catalog of Killer Whales, Orcinus Orca, from the Central Gulf of Alaska to the Southeastern Bering Sea by Marilyn E. Dahlheim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030633689

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Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary by Anonim Pdf

Author : Aldo S. Pacheco,Maritza Sepulveda,Peter Corkeron
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889714407

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Whale-watching Impacts: Science, Human Dimensions and Management by Aldo S. Pacheco,Maritza Sepulveda,Peter Corkeron Pdf

Author : Stephen Leatherwood,Randall R. Reeves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Cetacea
ISBN : UCSD:31822000477851

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The Sierra Club Handbook of Whales and Dolphins by Stephen Leatherwood,Randall R. Reeves Pdf

Through color & black-and-white pictures & an extensive text, 76 species are described.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 950 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : UOM:39015021402733

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The Science Teacher by Anonim Pdf

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Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780593847572

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Earth by DK Pdf

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet Now in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia both celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are used in combination to capture the beauty and power of landscapes and natural events and to show their hidden sides, explaining for example how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency. Directory sections placed throughout the book provide systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information, such as more than 100 types of rocks and minerals. Similar sections contain visual profiles of some of the undisputed wonders of the natural world, from the Andes and Himalayas to the Grand Canyon, Sahara Desert, and Amazon Rainforest. Thoroughly revised and updated to include new and spectacular landscape photography and capture the latest developments in fast-changing areas of geology and Earth science—including Earth history, climate change, and urban geography—this is an indispensable visual reference book for anyone who wants to understand how our planet works.

Author : Juichi Yamagiwa,Leszek Karczmarski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431545231

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Primates and Cetaceans by Juichi Yamagiwa,Leszek Karczmarski Pdf

In this book, the editors present a view of the socioecology of primates and cetaceans in a comparative perspective to elucidate the social evolution of highly intellectual mammals in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Despite obvious differences in morphology and eco-physiology, there are many cases of comparable, sometimes strikingly similar patterns of sociobehavioral complexity. A number of long-term field studies have accumulated a substantial amount of data on the life history of various taxa, foraging ecology, social and sexual relationships, demography, and various patterns of behavior: from dynamic fission–fusion to long-term stable societies; from male-bonded to bisexually bonded to matrilineal groups. Primatologists and cetologists have come together to provide four evolutionary themes: (1) social complexity and behavioral plasticity, (2) life history strategies and social evolution, (3) the interface between behavior, demography, and conservation, and (4) selected topics in comparative behavior. These comparisons of taxa that are evolutionarily distant but live in comparable complex sociocognitive environments boost our appreciation of their sophisticated mammalian societies and can advance our understanding of the ecological factors that have shaped their social evolution. This knowledge also facilitates a better understanding of the day-to-day challenges these animals face in the human-dominated world and may improve the capacity and effectiveness of our conservation efforts.

Author : U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : United States
ISBN : CORNELL:31924098480589

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Annual Report of the Director, United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, to the Secretary of Commerce by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Pdf

Author : Mridula Srinivasan,Bernd Würsig
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031298035

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Social Strategies of Carnivorous Mammalian Predators by Mridula Srinivasan,Bernd Würsig Pdf

The book offers a comparative look at the social strategies of five carnivorous social predators (four terrestrial and one marine) that make them successful hunting units. The focus is on mammalian predators hunting (largely) mammalian prey. Each chapter (with separate authors) devoted to a particular species, explores the versatile hunting techniques and social dynamics of these top predators as they attempt to survive, defend, and reproduce in challenging habitats. Each chapter also delves into how the social fabric and ecology of each species influence their ability to deal with natural and man-made threats and shifting baselines.