Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises (Dorling Kindersley Handbooks)

ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIC APPROACH

Expertly written, each entry combines a precise description with annotated illustrations to highlight the chief characteristics and distinguishing features of each whale, dolphin and porpoise. Additional illustrations show the animals "in action" and depict other forms and colour variations. Maps show the distribution of every species, while colour-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts.

IDENTIFICATION MADE EASY

For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises explains where in the world to look for cetaceans, how to find them, how to tell one species from an her and how to interpret their different forms of behaviour. A visual colour key at the front of the book aids immediate identification in the wild, then guides you to the detailed species entry.