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Author | : David Neiwert |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2015-06-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1468312294 |
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A journalist “convincingly spells out the threats to their survival, their misery in captivity, and what scientists can learn by studying them” (Kirkus). The orca—otherwise known as the killer whale—is one of earth’s most intelligent animals. Remarkably sophisticated, orcas have languages and cultures and even long-term memories, and their capacity for echolocation is nothing short of a sixth sense. They are also benign and gentle, which makes the story of the captive-orca industry—and the endangerment of their population in Puget Sound—that much more damning. In Of Orcas and Men, a marvelously compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting, and scientific research, David Neiwert explores an extraordinary species and its occasionally fraught relationship with human beings. Beginning with their role in myth and contemporary culture, Neiwert shows how killer whales came to capture our imaginations, and brings to life the often catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal. In the tradition of Barry Lopez’s classic Of Wolves and Men, David Neiwert’s book is a triumph of reporting, observation, and research, and a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom’s most remarkable members. Praise for Of Orcas and Men “Human beings need to learn from and understand the cooperative nature of orca society. Everyone who is interested in both animal and human behavior should read this remarkable book.” —Temple Grandin, New York Times–bestselling author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human “Powerful and beautifully written.” —Jane Goodall “Humans and killer whales have a long and complicated history, one that David Neiwert describes forcefully and eloquently in this fascinating and highly readable book.” —David Kirby, New York Times–bestselling author of Death at SeaWorld “[A] breathtaking survey of orca science, folklore, and mystery.” —The Stranger
Author | : Mark Leiren-Young |
Publisher | : Orca Book Publishers |
Total Pages | : 33 |
Release | : 2020-04-07 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1459825071 |
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Meet Onyx and the orcas of J pod, the world’s most famous whales. Illustrated with stunning photos, this picture book introduces young readers to the orcas humans first fell in love with. The members of J pod live in the Salish Sea, off the coast of Washington and British Columbia. Moby Doll was the first orca ever displayed in captivity, Granny was the oldest orca known to humanity, and Scarlet was the orca humans fought to save.
Author | : Lynda Mapes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : Animal intelligence |
ISBN | : 9781680513264 |
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The history--and future--of one of the sea's greatest mammals
Author | : Matt Reher |
Publisher | : Training Wheels |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2015-03-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781634371025 |
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Author | : Peter Knudtson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781553650348 |
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The orca, also known as the killer whale, is one of the most intriguing and mysterious animals in the world. This lavishly illustrated portrait of this almost mythical sea mammal offers visions of the orca throughout the ages and across cultures, describing its hunting techniques and refined sonar and communication abilities. Full-color photographs capture whales breaching, playing, hunting, and caring for their young. The book also discusses the ethics of captivity and the environmental threats to whale populations. A foreword by internationally acclaimed scientist and environmentalist David Suzuki is included.
Author | : Dionna L. Mann |
Publisher | : Children's Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780531127186 |
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"Did you know that orcas live in family groups their entire lives--and that their intelligent, collaborative hunting techniques are what earned them the nickname killer whales? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show how this animal fits into the wider category of its scientific order; a glossary and more."--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Gerard Gormley |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2000-08 |
Genre | : Killer whale |
ISBN | : 0595011187 |
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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 | : Mark Leiren-Young |
Publisher | : Orca Book Publishers |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2019-09-03 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1459819993 |
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Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet, but can they survive their relationship with humans? Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. The book deals with science, philosophy, environmentalism and ethics in a kid-friendly and accessible way. Writer, filmmaker and orca activist Mark Leiren-Young takes us back to when killer whales were considered monsters and examines how humans went from using orcas for target practice to nearly loving them to death. If you know a young person who loves Free Willy or Finding Nemo, they will fall in love with these whales.
Author | : Claire Throp |
Publisher | : Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1432970631 |
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Readers learn about killer whales, including their life cycle, intelligence, threats they face and how we can help them.
Author | : Anna Claybourne |
Publisher | : Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1410952398 |
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Describes the special abilities that help orcas, or killer whales, survive in their environment, what humans have trained them to do because of their special skills and intelligence, and ways in which their abilities are superior to those of humans.