Dolphin /

From Flipper to SeaWorld, dolphins have long captured our hearts. We love these friendly, intelligent mammals, and they seem to return our feelings-they enjoy interacting with swimmers and have been known to encircle people under attack by sharks. Despite our familiarity with dolphins, though, we re...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rauch, Alan (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Reaktion Books, 2014.
Colección:Animal (Reaktion Books)
Temas:
Dolphins.
Dophins > Mythology.
Dolphins in literature.
Dolphins in art.
Human-animal relationships.
Animals and civilization.
Dauphins.
Dauphins dans la littérature.
Dauphins dans l'art.
Relations homme-animal.
Animaux et civilisation.
NATURE > Animals > Mammals.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Mammals.
Animals and civilization
Dolphins
Dolphins in art
Dolphins in literature
Human-animal relationships
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Dolphin; Imprint Page; Contents; Preface; 1. Zoology and Physiology: Evolution and Adaptation; 2. Species of Dolphin: A Cosmopolitan Animal; 3. The Dolphin in History and Mythology; 4. Intelligence, Social Behaviour and Echolocation; 5. Dolphin Dangers: Tuna, Predation, Pollution, Exploitation; 6. Dolphins and Popular Culture; Timeline; References; Select Bibliography; Associations and Websites; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index.

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