Whale rescue : changing the future for endangered species
Hoyt, Erich2005
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NATURAL HISTORY & PETS. Whale Rescue is the latest addition to the acclaimed "Firefly Animal Rescue" series. Written by an accomplished expert and illustrated with color photographs, this book is a solid reference on both whales and the ongoing efforts to protect them. This book covers whale physiology, diet, lifespan, complex behaviors and habitats. Specific whale species covered in detail are: Gray whales Humpback whales Blue whales Sperm whales Right whales Orca whales. Whale conservationists and their efforts to protect whale populations are profiled. Also addressed are the pros and cons of extreme measures used against illegal whalers, such as ramming whaling boats and destroying fishnets. A full list of organizations dedicated to protecting whales is provided for readers who want to help. About the "Firefly Animal Rescue" series: The "Firefly Animal Rescue" identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Ages 10+
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New York : Firefly, 2005.
Collation:
64 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781552976012
Dewey class:
599.5
Language:
English
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BRN:
359470