Killer
Whales
Robin Baird
Killer
Whales are the supreme predators in the ocean. Today we are learning to respect
them as intelligent and adaptable animals, rather than fear them as loathsome
creatures once imagined in legends.
This
introduction to killer whales, or orcas, pieces together the latest information
on their life histories. We learn how they communicate and maintain
well-established societies, with intricate family relationships, over long
lifespans. However, we also learn that killer whales must now contend with toxic
pollutants, overfishing of their prey and a host of other environmental
concerns.
Illustrated by the world's best wildlife photographers, this book brings us face to face with these intriguing creatures in their underwater realm, where they play an essential part in the diversity of the world's oceans.