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 print
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.