Of orcas and men : what killer whales can teach us

Neiwert, David A. 1956- (Author).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1468308653
ISBN: 9781468308655
Physical Description: 305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : The Overlook Press, 2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-291) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.