Bibliograph

Dolphin mysteries, unlocking the secrets of communication, Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Toni Frohoff

Type

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Dolphin mysteries, unlocking the secrets of communication, Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Toni Frohoff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-213) and index

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dolphin mysteries

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

226304721

Responsibility statement

Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Toni Frohoff

Sub title

unlocking the secrets of communication

Summary

Dolphins have fascinated humans for millennia, giving rise to an abundance of stories and myths about them, yet the actual details of their lives in the sea have remained elusive. In this enthralling book, Kathleen M. Dudzinski and Toni Frohoff take us into the dolphins' aquatic world to witness firsthand how they live their lives, communicate, and interact with one another and with other species, including people. Kathleen M. Dudzinski and Toni Frohoff are scientists who have collectively dedicated more than 40 years to studying dolphins beneath the ocean's surface, frequently through a close-up underwater lens. Drawing on their own experiences and on up-to-the-minute research, the authors show that dolphins are decidedly not just members of a group but distinct individuals, able to communicate with one another and with humans. Dudzinski and Frohoff introduce a new way of looking at, and listening to, the vocabulary of dolphins in the sea, and they even provide an introductory "dolphin dictionary," listing complex social signals that dolphins use to share information among themselves and with people. Unveiling an intimate and scientifically accurate portrait of dolphins, this book will appeal to everyone who has wanted a closer glimpse into the hearts and minds of these amazing creatures.--From the publisher

Table Of Contents

Foreword / Marc Bekoff -- Introduction -- A dolphin's life -- The expressive dolphin -- Eavesdropping -- Beyond the dolphin's smile -- Where humans and dolphins meet -- Communicating conservation -- Appendix 1: A behavioral guide to dolphin signals -- Appendix 2: Etiquette for interacting with dolphins -- Appendix 3: List of scientific names of species mentioned in the text

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