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What Killer Whales Can Teach Us

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Of Orcas and Men

De: David Neiwert
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The orca—otherwise known as the killer whale—is one of earth's most intelligent animals. Remarkably sophisticated, orcas have languages and cultures and even long-term memories, and their capacity for echolocation is nothing short of a sixth sense. They are also benign and gentle, which makes the story of the captive-orca industry—and the endangerment of their population in Puget Sound—that much more damning.

In Of Orcas and Men, a marvelously compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting, and scientific research, David Neiwert explores an extraordinary species and its occasionally fraught relationship with human beings. Beginning with their role in myth and contemporary culture, Neiwert shows how killer whales came to capture our imaginations and brings to life the often-catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal.

In the tradition of Barry Lopez's classic Of Wolves and Men, David Neiwert's book is a triumph of reporting, observation, and research, and a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom's most remarkable members.

©2015 David Neiwert (P)2023 Tantor Aire libre y Naturaleza Ambiente Animales Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Conservación Inspirador
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Insight into the world of orca, that is just a reflection of ourselves, with the exception of torture for pleasure. Orca kill for food, not fun. They are extremely intelligent, sensitive animals that deserve full protection. Thank you.

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I usually listen to history or fiction, so when I bought this book on a whim I did not know what to expect. I was surprised to find the author present an accessible and informative account of the Orca, covering a wide breadth of topics from its biology to the mythology that surrounds it, to the whales own behavior and social relations. All of this prepares the reader for the most engaging part of the book which covers the 20th and 21st century struggle over the fate of the Orcas in the captive whale industry. Much of what is recounted happened before I was born, so I found this a fascinating primer on an issue that was mostly settled by the time I was a small child.

The author also offers very handy tips on how to get into ethical whale watching. After having my interest in the Orcas fanned by this book, I might just have to do it!

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