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Of orcas and men : what killer whales can teach us
Title:
Of orcas and men : what killer whales can teach us
Author:
Neiwert, David A., 1956- , author.
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : The Overlook Press, 2015.
Physical Description:
305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary:
A revelatory history of orcas evaluates them as one of the planet's most intelligent animals, challenging beliefs about their "killer" natures while citing the threats to their populations.
Language:
English
Contents:
Close encounters -- The people under the sea -- The connected life -- The ancient ones -- The demon from hell -- The guardians -- Salmon, boats, and oil -- Freeing Willies -- Orcinus ethics -- Seeing wild orcas : a note.
ISBN:
9781468308655
Format :
Book