Transients
Mammal-Hunting Killer Whales of B.C., Washington State, and Southeast Alaska
Transients contains the latest information on the natural
history of transient killer whales, including their feeding habits,
social lives, and distribution patterns.
Description
This book focuses on transient killer whales. Enigmatic and elusive,
these mammal-hunting whales are difficult animals to study. They travel
in small groups, often moving unpredictably, which makes them less
conspicuous than the larger resident pods. For these and other reasons,
our understanding of the life history and ecology of transient killer
whales has lagged behind that of residents. Transients contains the
latest information on the natural history of transient killer whales,
including their feeding habits, social lives, and distribution
patterns. The catalogue section contains photographs of and notes on
over 200 individual whales. Numerous sidebars contain interesting
observations on encounters with transients as well as information on
how and where to best watch them.
Reviews
A major contribution has been made to understand the magical world of B.C.'s killer whales with the release of this book ... offers a scholarly yet readable account of their behaviour and habits. The book captures their distinct way of life.
- Charlie Anderson
Beautifully illustrated, this book contains the latest information on the natural history of transient killer whales and how and where to watch them.
- University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary School Libraries (2000)