Author: Peter Knudtson. Foreward by David Suzuki. Published by Greystone Books, Vancouver, BC., 1996, 1st PB Edition 2004. Very Good Condition SOFTCOVER Book, with light cover wear. Clean inside, tight spine. Size: 9.5 x 9.5 inch, 110 pages including Index.
ORCA, VISIONS OF THE KILLER WHALE, is one of the most intriguing and mysterious animals in the world, and this book will help you understand just how sensitive and intelligent this beautiful creature is!
This lavishly illustrated portrait of this almost mythical sea mammal offers visions of the orca throughout the ages and across cultures, describing its hunting techniques and refined sonar and communication abilities. Full-color photographs capture whales breaching, playing, hunting, and caring for their young. The book also discusses the ethics of captivity and the environmental threats to whale populations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Peter Knudtsonis a Victoria, British Columbia based nature writer who has written on topics ranging from molecular genetics and natural history to anthropology, ecology, and ethics.
