Whales and dolphins are our closest living relatives in the underwater
world. This comprehensive guide offers an incredible insight into the
exciting lives of these mysterious mammals. You can learn how to tell
the difference between whales and dolphins. You can discover what whales
and dolphins eat, why certain species feed co-operatively, and why many
of the largest whales filter and skim water for their food. Exciting
feature spreads allow you to observe detailed and dramatic aspects of
whale life, such as a killer whale attacking a seal for food. * This
book covers all aspects of cetacean life and biology, including relative
size, bones, survival, hunting and feeding, intelligence, sounds and
song, breeding, swimming, migration, conservation, and much more. * It
has special focus features take an in-depth look at particular aspects
of the species, such as a bottlenose dolphin giving birth or a humpback
whale filter-feeding. * It is packed with amazing wildlife images from
some of the world's top natural history photographers. * Detailed
cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a
whale's body. * It is an ideal reference guide for use at home or
school for 8- to 12-year-olds.