Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

by Richard J. Harrison, M.M. Bryden (Editor), Tony Pyrzakowski (Illustrator)

An illustrated encyclopedic survey by 14 international experts with 13 of the world's leading photographers contributing some of the finest photos ever seen of whales and porpoises. This huge volume 9 1/2" x 12 1/2", was compiled by two of the finest leading experts on cetaceans, Sir Richard Harrison, MD FRS and Dr. M.M. Bryden, DSc, FAIbiol. It remains a leading reference long after it's first publishing and is one of the very finest volumes written on whales. It has 240 pages, lavishly illustrated with astonishing photos on every page. A phenomenal book for those who love whales or for use as a reference work for those people in marine biology studying whales and dolphins.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Luigi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information, awesome photography

[Clayten Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book it was very informational. Like did you know that whales were killed for many reasons like there blubber for wax.