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Beluga Whales (WorldLife Library Series)

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I found this book to be incredibly informative and very well written. It gives the reader a simple, yet complete introduction to these beautiful creatures. I first became facinated with the Beluga whales when I saw the ones at Sea World in Orlando a few years ago. This book by Tony Martin allowed me to learn more about them. Mr. Martin has been studying the Beluga whales for over 17 years, and gives the reader a wonderful descriptive summary complete with the whales pattern of life, evolution and unique characteristics. This book is also has a collection of remarkable photographs that allow you to get a complete understanding of these animals. This is a book anyone will enjoy.

This is one of the best books I've gotten about Beluga Whales. Can't usually find it in bookstores, but I hit the gold mine when I found one online.

Beluga Whales by Tony Martin is an awesome book. If you like Beluga whales and learning facts about them, this is the book for you!
This book was published in 1996, therefore if you are looking at population or captive statistics this is not the book for you. On the other hand though, if you are looking for basic facts about beluga whales you have the right book!
This book explains what scientist believe the Delphinapterus levcas (scientific name for beluga whale) evolved from deer, cows and other types of ungulates,(land animals).
The Beluga's appearance is explained also very well. They are born a grayish tint and stay with their mothers until matured. Belugas turn white and their pectoral fins turn up at the tip as their age progresses. They are round shaped and are not made for fast swimming.
Beluga whales covers their interaction with each other. They communicate by "groans, buzzes, clicks, whispers, pops, raspberries, and other myriad noises." Belugas travel in "pods" which are groups of whales in a pack of approximately 18 belugas.
The book has many more topics covered such as how they treat their young, migration, feeding, interaction with humans, human hunting and what they use beluga for, and many other topics. This is a very factual and informative book. I would recommend this book to any person who has an interest in learning about beluga whales.

It's Great, I had to do a report and it gave me all the information I needed, I did'nt read it because I had to do this Report, It was fun to read.