Humpbacks - Unveiling the Mysteries

by Jim Darling, Flip Nicklin (Illustrator), Susan W. Barnes (Illustrator)

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales assemble in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, to mate, give birth, and nurture young calves. For over 30 years, researchers have also gathered here - in one of Earth's finest natural laboratories - to study these whales. What are the whales actually doing out there in the Hawaiian waters? This book ideal for both novice and experienced whale watchers answers all of your questions and tells you exactly what researchers have learned..... and have still to learn about humpback whales.

239 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well laid out, and a good resource for anyone looking to learn more about humpback whales. Especially naturalists who are asked these kinds of questions on a routine basis.

[jedioffsidetrap · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read while flying to/in Hawaii; great overview of humpback behavior in these waters & in general.

[Janice Sheufelt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fascinating topic; at times repetitive and too elementary.