Whales and Dolphins of Australia and New Zealand

A comprehensive identification guide to all known whales and dolphins from the Australasian region. Some specimens are unique to the southern ocean; others have worldwide distribution. Sections on the natural history of cetaceans, the Australasian whaling industry and stranded mammals are included.

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The first comprehensive and authoritative identification guide to all known whales and dolphins from the Australasian region. Some specimens are unique to the southern ocean; others have world-wide distribution. Sections on the natural history of cetaceans, the Australasian whaling industry, first aid for stranded mammals. Featuring numerous line illustrations and rare photographs. This important guide is intended for a wide readership-students, teachers, and researchers will use it as a standard reference, and general readers will find it valable as a practical aid to identification and as a source of useful basic information on these fascinating marine mammals.