Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of the Pacific Coast: Alaska to California, Hardcover

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Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Pacific Coast is an easy-to-use, 12-panel identification guide to 32 species of cetaceans that occur in the northeastern Pacific from Alaska to California. This convenient guide is designed to help quickly identify resident and migratory baleen whales, and toothed whales that include: sperm whales, beaked whales, killer whales, pilot whales, dolphins and porpoises. Each species illustration is highly detailed, scientifically accurate, and rendered in stunning full-color. The illustrations are accompanied by common and scientific names, adult lengths, and concise text that highlights key features, habitat, range, and ecology. This foldable and durable guide is light weight, weather proof and easily fits into a pocket, glove compartment, backpack, tote, or boat console. Whale watchers, naturalists, students, and teachers alike will find it to be an excellent resource on the water, in the classroom, at home, or in the office.