The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.
Hadoram Shirihai is a globally reknowned ornithologist and mammalogist with many books to his credit including the award-winning Antarctic Wildlife (Alula) and Sylvia Warblers (Helm). Brett Jarrett is an acclaimed wildlife artist.
"One of the most attractive, well-produced and comprehensive guides
ever published... 'Whales, Dolphins and Seals' is a tour de force
for authors Hadoram Shirihai and artist Brett Jarrett." "The
lavishly illustrated paperback is a delight, with Jarrett's
exquisitely crafted paintings, copious colour photographs and a
text that is well laid out and highly informative." "It really is a
delightful book."
*Sunday Express (22nd October 2006)*
"A bargain at £12.99, this is an excellent buy and a must for
cetacean lovers."
*Birdwatch (December 2006)*
"It is likely to become the definitive guide to these fascinating
creatures."
*Saturday Guardian (25th November 2006)*
"An excellent book. The layout for the species pages is
eye-catching but easy to read. There is a pleasing mix of
photographs and and high quality artwork for each species together
with texts that cover descriptions, behaviour, distribution and
similar species. An invaluable field guide at a very reasonable
price."
*BTO News (March/April 2007)*
"This beautifully illustrated and informative text has fast become
the definitive guide to the marine mammals of the world."
*WDCS*
'Excellent field guide'
*Wanderlust (October 2010)*
Keep handy in the cockpit on your next adventure.
*Ontario Sailor*
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