Whales and Dolphins

Cognition, Culture, Conservation and Human Perceptions

By: Philippa Brakes (Editor), Mark Peter Simmonds (Editor)

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Hardcover | 30 April 2011 | Edition Number 1

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256 Pages

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Whales and dolphins are icons for the conservation movement, a motivating emblem of what could be lost forever if we don't act swiftly to protect these remarkable animals and their habitats. They are the most conspicuous ambassadors for entire marine ecosystems and possibly even for the biosphere as a whole. Concurrent with our dramatic realisation of impending threats to their environment is a growing scientific understanding of the social and cognitive complexity of many of these species.This book brings together experts in the relevant diverse fields of cetacean research, to provide authoritative descriptions of our current knowledge of the complex behaviour and social organization of whales and dolphins. The authors consider this new information in the context of how different human cultures from around the world view cetaceans and their protection, including attitudes to whaling. They show how new information on issues such as cetacean intelligence, culture and the ability to suffer, warrants a significant shift in global perceptions of this group of animals and how these changes might be facilitated to improve conservation and welfare approaches.

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'Whales and Dolphin: Cognition, Culture, Conservation and Human Perceptions is a very important book. It makes a compelling case for scientists, conservationists and animal welfare groups to combine to develop a new approach to the conservation of cetaceans.' Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder - the Jane Goodall Institute (Arlington, VA, USA), UN Messenger of Peace (www.janegoodall.org)

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