Secrets of the Whales by Brian Skerry

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This provocative book of photography offers bold new insight into the lives of the world's largest mammals, along with their complex societies. In these pages, we learn that whales share an amazing ability to learn and adapt to opportunities, from specialized feeding strategies to parenting techniques. There is also evidence of deeper, cultural elements of whale identity, from unique dialects to matrilineal societies to organized social customs like singing contests. Featuring the arresting underwater images of Brian Skerry, who has explored and documented oceans for over four decades, this book will document these alluring creatures in all their glory - and demonstrate how these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves and our planet.

  • Product Features

    • Author - Brian Skerry
    • Publisher - National Geographic
    • Publication Date - 04-06-2021
    • Page Count - 192
    • Hardcover
    • Adult
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Product Dimensions - 9.5 W x 10.9 H x 0.8 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9781426221873

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4 years ago

A gorgeous photography book about whales

In SECRETS OF THE WHALES, we have the chance to appreciate whales as poetry, as they are captivating, majestic and enigmatic, however little do we know about their lives. Through this fabulous collection of photographs, Skerry illustrates the culture and wisdom of whales, presenting a complex view of the world's largest animal. We are guided to another dimension on our ocean planet, transported into the sea where we are enlightened by the beauty of the whales. As we follow the whale culture, we recognize parallels between human and whale's behaviors - they have feeding strategies, pass on ancient traditions, adapt to opportunities and celebrate identity. Each photo brought a unique feeling, which I felt one with nature. The pages reveals these creatures in all their glory, alongside Skerry's shared experiences with whales. What I found most interesting was to see their behavior, from unique dialects to matriarchal society. In contrast to the fascinating nature of these animals, I was once more reminded of the harm human have inflicted on whales - the whaling industry, hunting, ocean pollution... ugly facts contributing to endangering species and leaving lifelong scars on them. It is sad, infuriating to say the least. The mystery surrounding whales is unfathomable and we barely scratches the surface. SECRETS OF THE WHALES is a non-fiction book with breathtaking photos about these ocean creatures that I can't recommend enough. [ I received a complimentary copy from the publisher - National Geographic - in exchange for an honest review ]

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