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1) Killer whales: the natural history and genealogy of Orcinus orca in British Columbia and Washington
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"This book presents updated results of over twenty-five years of killer whale research in British Columbia and Washington. Intended for both whale enthusiasts and researchers, it contains the latest information on killer whale natural history and presents a catalogue of close to 300 photographs of "resident" killer whales as well as a genealogical registry that enables readers to identify individual killer whales and their family groups. The technique...
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Under the clear turquoise waters of the Tysfjord in Norway, a strange gathering is taking place. Pods of killer whales are practicing an extraordinary new behavior pattern in which they herd schools of herring, then blow air from below to float the fish to the surface and eat them like popcorn. This film follows a team of scientists and Amos Nachoum, a world renowned still photographer, as they swim underwater with these amazing animals and gain an...
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Since the release of the documentary Blackfish in 2013, millions around the world have focused on the plight of the orca, the most profitable and controversial display animal in history. Yet, until now, no historical account has explained how we came to care about killer whales in the first place. Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and his own family history, Jason M. Colby tells the exhilarating and often heartbreaking story...
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A first-hand account of the lives of captive killer whales by one of the most experienced orca trainers to emerge from SeaWorld. For over two decades, he worked with 20 different whales on two continents, building intense relationships with them. As his understanding of the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. And after the deaths of two trainers, he was certain that SeaWorld's wildly popular programs...
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Valerie Silidker and Tim Gorski set out to uncover the real life story of Lolita, the world's oldest performing whale. Their journey took them from Miami, Florida to the San Juan Islands where she was captured three decades ago. The intimate, heart-rending tale unfolded before them as they unearthed many heavily guarded secrets surrounding the multi-billion dollar marine theme park industry. Viewers travel with Gorski and Silidker as they visit Lolita's...
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"For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms."--Jacket.
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A scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of America's most beloved marine mammal park. It centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the story of marine biologist and animal advocate at the Humane Society of the United States, Naomi Rose, the author tells the story of the two-decade fight against public relations-savvy...
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