Mark Carwardine Books

The most authoritative reference guide to every cetacean species and subspecies in the world Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly 1,000 accurate color illustrations-complete with detailed annotations pointing out significant field marks-this outstanding book covers all 90 species and every subspecies of cetaceans around the globe. Leading cetacean biologists have collaborated with pioneering conservationist Mark Carwardine on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips. From the blue whale to the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, the illuminating species accounts are accompanied by abundant distribution maps and photographs. Designed to ensure easy access to critical information, Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is an indispensable resource that every whale watcher and cetacean seeker will find invaluable. Provides details on every species and subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise Features nearly 1,000 meticulous color illustrations and 90 distribution maps Includes helpful facts about behavior, life history, and conservation.-- Source other than the Library of Congress

Commercial whale-watching began in 1955 in California, when a San Diego fisherman started taking people (for a dollar a time) to see Grey Whales migrating along the coast. Nowadays, 13 million people go whale-watching each year, in 119 different countries around the world. The undisputed hotspot--with more than half of all whale-watchers--is North America. Mark Carwardine's Guide to Whale-Watching in North America covers all the main whale-watching locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico; rich with photography throughout, the book will also include sections on how to watch whales (including everything from identification to interpreting behavior), and a field-guide section covering all the whales, dolphins and porpoises that can be seen in North America. It includes some of the world's ultimate wildlife experiences: tickling friendly grey whales in Mexico's San Ignacio Lagoon, listening to a live concert of singing humpback whales in Hawaii, being surrounded by thousands of dolphins in Monterey Bay, kayaking with pods of Orca off Vancouver Island, snorkelling with Beluga in Hudson Bay, and many more. Mark Carwardine once again brings us a definitive guide, this time for all who love whales in North America.

This new edition of Mark Carwardine's Guide to Whale-watching in Britain and Europe is the definitive resource for all who love our marine mammals.

Practical and portable, this is the ultimate field guide to the world's cetaceans

A guide for marine enthusiasts who seek intentional encounters with sharks enables readers to assess the risks involved, profiling the dangers associated with specific varieties and offering advice on how to make observations in and out of the water. (Biology & Natural History)

In spring 2010 the Natural History Museum in London will be the subject of a major new BBC TV series, Museum of Life. This title features the themes and events from the series, as well as stories about the Museum and the scientific research it is involved in.

Answers questions about animal behavior, including baby animals, elephants, arctic terns, blue whales, seals, and boa constrictors

Many people dream of seeing whales, dolphins and porpoises in the wild, and a good identification guide is a must for any whale-watching trip. This brand new edition of Mark Carwardine's hugely popular Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises is fully updated with the latest information on cetaceans. It contains a brilliant series of identification illustrations by Martin Camm, covering every species of cetacean in the world. Identification is further aided by comparison plates (grouped by ocean), along with diagrams of dive profiles and typical spout shapes. The concise text is packed with identification tips are accompanied by accurate maps, along with photographs of each species, carefully chosen to highlight identification criteria. Mark Carwardine's magnificent new guide--small enough to fit in a pocket, yet comprehensive in coverage--is the definitive guide to these special and much-loved mammals.

The record of an odyssey by a zoologist and a zoologically-innocent comic novelist. It began in 1985 with a search for a rare lemur in Madagascar and went on to include expeditions which witnessed fruitbats, man-eating lizards, gorillas, a blind dolphin and the most inept parrot, the kakapot.

pp192. Decorated card, softback. 8vo. Colour illustrations

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Did you know that the powerful jaws of a crocodile can be kept closed with a mere rubber band? Or that the polar bear can smell food from up to 40 miles away? The animal kingdom is absolutely astonishing

"This accessible, practical guide includes everything you need to know to capture fantastic photographs of birds on your doorstep. In RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds, celebrated photographer and wildlife writer Mark Carwardine shares his expert advice and insider tips and tricks for capturing the perfect photo. Whether you have a professional camera and a garden filled with birds, or a smartphone and access to a bird table, his guidance will improve your photography in leaps and bounds. Packed with beautiful photographs, this book is a step-by-step masterclass on garden bird photography – from attracting different species to using artificial rain and capturing spectacular images of birds in flight. Once you've mastered the basics, you can make garden bird photography as simple or as challenging as you like. A robin perched on a garden spade? Easy. A blackbird feeding among fallen leaves? No problem. A blue tit in flight? Might take some planning but still very achievable. And there's more. Garden bird photography isn't only rewarding in its own right – it's also a sensational way to hone wildlife photography and field skills that you can then adapt to suit any subject anywhere in the world."--Back cover

A guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises ranging from the Common Dolphin to the Killer Whale. It features over 900 photos, annotations and descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks which help you to identify different whale, dolphin or porpoise species quickly.

An indispensable guide to whale-watching in North America

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Jeder Band dieser Reihe gibt detaillierte Auskunft über die verschiedensten Themenbereiche. Kompetente Texte vermitteln Kindern ab 10 Jahren alles Wissenwerte über Fahrzeuge, Geografie, Tiere, Technik und Geschichte. Die detailreichen, farbigen Illustrationen veranschaulichen auch komplexe Inhalte. Für alle Schlauköpfe und solche, die es werden wollen.

Überblick über Lebensweisen und Lebensräume der interessantesten Tierarten der Erde.

Übersichtlicher Bestimmungs- und Beobachtungsführer über Biologie, Kennzeichen und Verbreitung europäischer Wale, Delfine und Tümmler.

Wissenswertes über die Säugetiere der Meere, dargestellt in Bild und Wort. (ab 10).

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Údaje o rekordních výkonech živočichů, perličky a zajímavosti s množstvím barevných fotografií.

Originální průvodce výjimečnými tvory na Zemi a jejich neuvěřitelnými schopnostmi. Představuje všechny držitele rekordů z každé skupiny živočichů, včetně savců, ptáků, plazů, obojživelníků, ryb a bezobratlých. Od nejsilnějších a nejkratších k nejdelším a nejlínějším. Přináší ohromující fotografie a je oslavou malých i velkých zázraků přírody. Naprosto učaruje celé rodině.