Whale
The Illustrated Biography
Seiten
2026
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-27321-1 (ISBN)
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-27321-1 (ISBN)
A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the whale
Whales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us. The routes of their vast oceanic migrations are largely elusive, as are the intricacies of their behavior and social dynamics. This narrative biography takes you out beyond our shorelines and into the depths, providing an up-close exploration of the life of the whale. It covers everything from conception and childhood to family history, relationships, communication, and life challenges, and explains why studying whales helps us to monitor the health of our planet’s oceans and marine ecosystems. Written by internationally acclaimed expert Asha de Vos, Whale: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of the best-known species with stunning illustrations to tell the story of these magnificent creatures in all their diversity and complexity.
Features a wealth of specially commissioned illustrations
Discusses familiar species such as the humpback whale, blue whale, killer whale, and sperm whale, as well as smaller and more elusive cousins
Covers anatomy, hunting and feeding, migration, habitats, whale song, conservation, human interactions with whales, and much more
Explains how whales play key roles in nutrient cycling, regulating prey populations, and influencing carbon sequestration
A must-have reference for whale watchers everywhere
Whales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us. The routes of their vast oceanic migrations are largely elusive, as are the intricacies of their behavior and social dynamics. This narrative biography takes you out beyond our shorelines and into the depths, providing an up-close exploration of the life of the whale. It covers everything from conception and childhood to family history, relationships, communication, and life challenges, and explains why studying whales helps us to monitor the health of our planet’s oceans and marine ecosystems. Written by internationally acclaimed expert Asha de Vos, Whale: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of the best-known species with stunning illustrations to tell the story of these magnificent creatures in all their diversity and complexity.
Features a wealth of specially commissioned illustrations
Discusses familiar species such as the humpback whale, blue whale, killer whale, and sperm whale, as well as smaller and more elusive cousins
Covers anatomy, hunting and feeding, migration, habitats, whale song, conservation, human interactions with whales, and much more
Explains how whales play key roles in nutrient cycling, regulating prey populations, and influencing carbon sequestration
A must-have reference for whale watchers everywhere
Asha de Vos is a marine biologist, ocean educator, and pioneer of blue whale research in the northern Indian Ocean. An adjunct research fellow at the Oceans Institute of the University of Western Australia, she is also the founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lanka’s first marine conservation research and education organization. Her work has been featured in National Geographic and The New York Times and by the BBC and TED, and in 2024 she was invited to join the UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 11.12.2025 |
|---|---|
| Illustrationen | Adam Hook |
| Zusatzinfo | 100 color illus. |
| Verlagsort | New Jersey |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 165 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-691-27321-9 / 0691273219 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-27321-1 / 9780691273211 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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