Whales, Dolphins and Seals

A field guide to the marine mammals of the world

Hadoram Shirihai, Brett Jarrett, Brett Jarrett

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English

Bloomsbury Wildlife
21 February 2019

Marine & freshwater mammals; Wildlife: mammals; Wildlife: aquatic creatures

Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist

This new field guide is a complete and convenient reference to every species of cetacean, pinniped and sirenian in the world, along with the Marine and Sea Otters and the Polar Bear. Every species is illustrated with magnificent colour paintings and a stunning collection of photographs, chosen to illustrate the key field marks which can be used to separate each species in the field.

The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.

By: Hadoram Shirihai, Brett Jarrett
Illustrated by: Brett Jarrett
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 606g
ISBN: 9781472969668
ISBN 10: 1472969669
Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 21 February 2019
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hadoram Shirihai is a globally reknowned ornithologist and mammalogist with many books to his credit including the award-winning Antarctic Wildlife (Alula) and Sylvia Warblers (Helm). Brett Jarrett is an acclaimed wildlife artist.

Reviews for Whales, Dolphins and Seals: A field guide to the marine mammals of the world

"""One of the most attractive, well-produced and comprehensive guides ever published... 'Whales, Dolphins and Seals' is a tour de force for authors Hadoram Shirihai and artist Brett Jarrett."" ""The lavishly illustrated paperback is a delight, with Jarrett's exquisitely crafted paintings, copious colour photographs and a text that is well laid out and highly informative."" ""It really is a delightful book."" * Sunday Express (22nd October 2006) * ""A bargain at £12.99, this is an excellent buy and a must for cetacean lovers."" * Birdwatch (December 2006) * ""It is likely to become the definitive guide to these fascinating creatures."" * Saturday Guardian (25th November 2006) * ""An excellent book. The layout for the species pages is eye-catching but easy to read. There is a pleasing mix of photographs and and high quality artwork for each species together with texts that cover descriptions, behaviour, distribution and similar species. An invaluable field guide at a very reasonable price."" * BTO News (March/April 2007) * ""This beautifully illustrated and informative text has fast become the definitive guide to the marine mammals of the world."" * WDCS * 'Excellent field guide' * Wanderlust (October 2010) * Keep handy in the cockpit on your next adventure. * Ontario Sailor *"