Killer Whales of the World: Natural History and Conservation

By Robin W. Baird

Book Overview

An in-depth introduction to a ubiquitous, easily recognized, and popular species of marine mammal. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760326541
• ISBN13: 9780760326541
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

An extensively informative and visually impressive guide

Written by a cetacean biologist Robin W. Baird (who was also part of the team involved with the successful release program for the killer whale "Keiko" in Iceland), Killer Whales Of The World: Natural History And Conservation is an extensively informative and visually impressive guide to the life and habits of these amazing animals, wonderfully illustrated with full-color photography. Individual chapters address killer whale family life, on-going research, conservation efforts, human interactions and more. A captivating account of these amazing mammals, Killer Whales Of The World is very highly recommended reading for marine wildlife enthusiasts.