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Tohora: The Southern Right Whale
A moving story of the near extinction and then revival of one of New Zealand's magnificent marine mammals, the southern right whale.
Once, the mighty tohora, or southern right whale, was a common sight in winter off the coast of Aotearoa. But it proved to be an easy target for the 19th-century whalers, and was soon driven to the edge of extinction. In the 20th century, however, it became a protected species, and once commercial whaling was virtually stopped, the southern right whale made a comeback.
Ned Barraud recounts this moving story in this beautifully illustrated book, a heartening and optimistic tale for every New Zealand child.
Once, the mighty tohora, or southern right whale, was a common sight in winter off the coast of Aotearoa. But it proved to be an easy target for the 19th-century whalers, and was soon driven to the edge of extinction. In the 20th century, however, it became a protected species, and once commercial whaling was virtually stopped, the southern right whale made a comeback.
Ned Barraud recounts this moving story in this beautifully illustrated book, a heartening and optimistic tale for every New Zealand child.
32 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2020
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December 26, 2022
Tohora: The Southern Right Whale
Important for people to know the plight of the tohora. Wonderful book. Stunning artwork ***
Important for people to know the plight of the tohora. Wonderful book. Stunning artwork ***
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