Marine Mammals: A Guide to the Whales, Dolphins and Seals of Southern Africa and the Southern Ocean

This is easy-to-use identification guide to the whales, dolphins and seals found in southern African waters and the Southern Ocean is compact yet comprehensive. Close to 50 species occur in the region: from the demonstrative Humpback Whale and Dusky Dolphin to the striking Leopard Seal and massive Blue Whale. Th is book: _ Covers key identification features, behaviour, diet and distribution _ Includes best times and places to view more commonly seen species _ Explains breaching, spy hopping, lob-tailing, bow-sur_ ng, logging and other common behaviours _ Features detailed illustrations of diagnostic characteristics _ Includes the diving outlines, breathing ‘blow’ and tail shapes of common whales _ Unpacks marine mammals’ evolutionary background and remarkable adaptations to_aquatic life.