| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-291) and index. |
| Contents |
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 -- Seeing wild orcas : a note. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Killer whale.
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Human-animal relationships.
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| ISBN |
9781468308655 (hbk.) |
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1468308653 (hbk.) |
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