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Author Martin, Stephen, 1951-

Title The whales' journey / Stephen Martin
Published Crows Nest, N.S.W. : [Great Britain] : Allen & Unwin, 2001

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 W'BOOL  599.525 Mar/Wjo  AVAILABLE
Description xii, 251 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 23 cm
Contents 1. People and whales -- 2. The life of humpback whales -- 3. Preparing for the journey -- 4. The northerly migration -- 5. North to warmer seas -- 6. The birthing and breeding grounds -- 7. The southerly migration -- Full circle
Summary This passionate blend of history and science describes the annual migration cycle of humpback whales along the east coast of Australia and the flourishing whaling industry that grew along this route in the early 20th century. It is a wonderful read for all enthusiasts of natural history
Notes Cover sub-title: "A year in the life of a humpback whale, and a century in the history of whaling"
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-244) and index
Subject Human-animal relationships -- History.
Humpback whale -- Behavior.
Humpback whale -- Behaviour
Humpback whale -- Migration.
Humpback whale.
Whaling -- History.
Whaling.
Wildlife conservation -- History.
LC no. 2002416651
ISBN 1865082325
Other Titles Whales' journey : a year in the life of a humpback whale, and a century in the history of whaling