Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World
The most authoritative reference guide to every cetacean species and subspecies in the world

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly 1,000 accurate color illustrations—complete with detailed annotations pointing out significant field marks—this outstanding book covers all 90 species and every subspecies of cetaceans around the globe.

Leading cetacean biologists have collaborated with pioneering conservationist Mark Carwardine on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips. From the blue whale to the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, the illuminating species accounts are accompanied by abundant distribution maps and photographs. Designed to ensure easy access to critical information, Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is an indispensable resource that every whale watcher and cetacean seeker will find invaluable.

  • Provides details on every species and subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise
  • Features nearly 1,000 meticulous color illustrations and 90 distribution maps
  • Includes helpful facts about behavior, life history, and conservation
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Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World
The most authoritative reference guide to every cetacean species and subspecies in the world

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly 1,000 accurate color illustrations—complete with detailed annotations pointing out significant field marks—this outstanding book covers all 90 species and every subspecies of cetaceans around the globe.

Leading cetacean biologists have collaborated with pioneering conservationist Mark Carwardine on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips. From the blue whale to the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, the illuminating species accounts are accompanied by abundant distribution maps and photographs. Designed to ensure easy access to critical information, Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is an indispensable resource that every whale watcher and cetacean seeker will find invaluable.

  • Provides details on every species and subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise
  • Features nearly 1,000 meticulous color illustrations and 90 distribution maps
  • Includes helpful facts about behavior, life history, and conservation
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Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World

by Mark Carwardine
Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World

by Mark Carwardine

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The most authoritative reference guide to every cetacean species and subspecies in the world

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly 1,000 accurate color illustrations—complete with detailed annotations pointing out significant field marks—this outstanding book covers all 90 species and every subspecies of cetaceans around the globe.

Leading cetacean biologists have collaborated with pioneering conservationist Mark Carwardine on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips. From the blue whale to the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, the illuminating species accounts are accompanied by abundant distribution maps and photographs. Designed to ensure easy access to critical information, Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is an indispensable resource that every whale watcher and cetacean seeker will find invaluable.

  • Provides details on every species and subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise
  • Features nearly 1,000 meticulous color illustrations and 90 distribution maps
  • Includes helpful facts about behavior, life history, and conservation

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780691202105
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 02/25/2020
Pages: 528
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Mark Carwardine is a British zoologist, writer, radio and TV presenter, wildlife photographer, wildlife tour operator, and an active and outspoken conservationist, with a special interest in cetaceans. His TV series include the BBC’s Last Chance to See, with Stephen Fry, and for many years he presented the weekly half-hour program Nature on BBC Radio 4. He has been writing a monthly column for BBC Wildlife magazine since 2004, is contributing editor of Wanderlust magazine, and has written more than fifty books on wildlife and conservation. He has been studying, observing, and photographing whales, dolphins, and porpoises around the world for more than three decades. Website markcarwardine.com Instagram @markcarwardine1

Table of Contents

How to use this book 7

The challenges of identification 9

Introduction to the 14 cetacean families 13

Information for working at sea 18

Cetacean topography 20

Barnacles to whale lice 22

Quick ID guides

Bow-riding dolphins and porpoises 28

Identifying whales by their flukes 30

Identifying whales by their blows 32

North Atlantic Ocean 34

South Atlantic Ocean 36

North Pacific Ocean 38

South Pacific Ocean 40

Indian Ocean 42

Arctic Ocean 44

Southern Ocean 45

Right and bowhead whales (family Balaenidae) 46

Pygmy right whale (family Neobalaenidae) 74

Grey whale (family Eschrichtiidae) 77

Rorquals (family Balaenopteridae) 85

Sperm whales (families Physeteridae, Kogiidae) 140

Narwhal and beluga (family Monodontidae) 156

Beaked whales (family Ziphiidae) 170

Blackfish (family Delphinidae) 262

Shorter-beaked oceanic dolphins (family Delphinidae) 312

Longer-beaked oceanic dolphins (family Delphinidae) 384

River dolphins (families Platanistidae, Iniidae, Pontoporiidae, Lipotidae) 456

Porpoises (family Phocoenidae) 476

Caring for whales, dolphins and porpoises 508

Glossary 510

Species checklist 516

Conversion units 518

Sources and resources 520

Artists' biographies 521

Acknowledgements 522

Image credits 524

Index 525

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