For everyone fascinated with the possibilities of human-animal communications, scientist Carol Howard provides an intimate, moving account of one woman's attempt to unravel the mysteries of the dolphin--one of the sea's most fascinating and enigmatic creatures. of color photos.
The story of a young dolphin separated from his mother during a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, attacked by a shark, and then rescued by humans who eventually take him to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
Aimed at students, academics and general readers, this work provides an introduction and overview to the biology and conservation of the bottlenose dolphin. It reviews the historical myths and legends of the dolphin, before going on to discuss contemporary human attitudes and interactions.
A baby dolphin that has been bitten by a shark and rescued by two fishermen begins a life of captivity in a salt-water sea show where she performs tricks.
In this beautiful companion to Our Ocean Home, readers will meet Naia, a bottlenose dolphin. Robert Lyn Nelson's fine illustrations once again take us under the sea to explore the beauty of ocean creatures and their environment. Ocean Friends serves as an illustrated, poetic primer to the wonders of the ocean by introducing dolphins, sea turtles, ...
A we-inspiring creatures of the land and sea are as fascinating in fact as in folklore. Combining a thorough nonfiction resource with riveting reading, this 16-book series chronicles each animal's life span, development, protection, food, social organization, seasonal activities, and means of communication. Myths, folktales, and stories ...
Using their unique sonar, dolphins have the capability of working in dark, murky water. The United States Navy trains dolphins for military tasks such as patrolling dock areas for enemy swimmers, and for locating undersea exploding mines.
Each book in this informative series profiles a different member of the dolphin family. Readers discover the ways dolphins find food, avoid enemies, reproduce, and communicate. -- Table of contents, index, glossary, and bibliography help young readers write reports -- Supports science curriculum, introduces animal kingdom classification -- ...
What's it like to be face to face with a killer whale? Here's your chance to find out. Fantastic photos of each species bring you closer than you've ever been to these amazing whales and dolphins. Cool insets and engaging text will delight animal lovers.
In spectacular color photos with text, this book chronicles the gestation and birth of four dolphin calves and their first year. A Q&A section describes habitats, adaptations, and family life, and suggests ways to protect dolphins and help them survive in the wild. 30 color photos.
One population of a truly fascinating species; The Dolphins of Hilton Head introduces readers to the unique population of bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the warm water and brackish salt marshes of South Carolina's inland coastal waterways. Drawing on years of research in Hilton Head and the latest discoveries of scientists throughout the world, ...
Each book includes information about: - Physical characteristics - Habitat - Feeding habits - Babies - Enemies - Fun facts - Full-color Photographs - Websites - Index - Glossary
This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.
This emergent reader series introduces children to different animals, such as the bottlenose dolphin, ocelot, Bengal tiger, and the Komodo dragon, from around the world. Readers will explore each animal's habitat, learn about their eating habits, and discover other fascinating facts.
The mysterious lives of whales and dolphins come alive in the full-page photos and lively text of the Whales and Dolphins series. Explore the unique behavioral and physical adaptations that allow these sea mammals to swim fast, leap above the water, blow loud exhale blasts, create curious clicks and clangs or haunting songs, and use echolocation ...
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Dolphin Societies
by
Karen Pryor (Editor), Kenneth S Norris (Editor)
