Wild Orcas
A Deep Dive into the World of Killer Whales
$85.88
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
5 May 2026
Summary
A marvellously illustrated look at wild orcas.
Of the world’s iconic predatory species, orcas are among the most fearsome. Their awesome physical power combined with their cooperative hunting skills and ability to problem-solve make them uniquely efficient killers. Yet orcas also celebrate births, grieve losses, and maintain lifelong family bonds. This stunningly illustrated book draws on five decades of field research and cutting-edge science to provide an incomparab…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691269849 |
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| ISBN-10: | 069126984X |
| Author: | Hanne Strager, Catherine DeNardo |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 5 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.07kg |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 190mm x 246mm |
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Critics Review
“This book provides an enchanting look into the world of Killer Whales, measurably enhanced by the array of high tech devices to enable scientists to understand them with ever greater sophistication and precision. Given the disturbing history of humankind’s relationship with marine mammals it is comforting to know that exploitation is no longer our principal goal in getting to know these magnificent creatures better.”—David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
“Having had the privilege to see the species several times, this book just exudes [their] beauty If you want to learn about one of our greatest mammals on the planet, definitely add it to your bookcase.”—John Miles, Birdwatch Magazine
“Stunning.”—Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown, Scubaverse
Hanne Strager
Hanne Strager is an award-winning science writer, whale biologist, and exhibition director whose books include The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas.
Catherine DeNardo is a whale biologist, freelance editor, and award-winning writer whose work has appeared in leading publications such as Outside, Nautilus, and Nowhere.
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