Hal Whitehead , Luke Rendell

The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins

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ISBN 13:: 9780226325927
author:: Hal Whitehead , Luke Rendell
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 3 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences
Condition:: New
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The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins by Hal Whitehead and Luke Rendell Cetacean biologists Hal Whitehead and Luke Rendell explore the fascinating culture of whales and dolphins, revealing how these marine mammals transmit information and develop complex social behaviours. Drawing on their own research and a vast scientific literature, the authors examine the unique environment in which whales and dolphins live, and how this shapes their culture. Through examples such as the songs of humpback whales and the use of sea sponges by dolphins, Whitehead and Rendell demonstrate that cetacean culture is a blend of adaptations, innate sociality, and environmental influences. By understanding cetacean culture, we gain insights into the lives of these incredible animals and the importance of preserving their habitats. This book offers a humbling and enlightening exploration of the cultural lives of whales and dolphins, with implications for our understanding of the natural world and our place within it.

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