Sperm Whales: Social Evolution in the Ocean

From: Northeastern Naturalist | Date: January 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Sperm Whales: Social Evolution in the Ocean. Hal Whitehead. 2003. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL. 456 pages. Paperback, $30, ISBN 0226895181. Based on two decades of research, the author describes the behavior, biology, and habitats of sperm whales. He presents a clear picture of how the whales ...

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