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<p>In <i>Listening to Whales</i>, Alexandra Morton shares spellbinding stories about her career in whale and dolphin research and what she has learned from and about these magnificent mammals. In the late 1970s, while working at Marineland in California, Alexandra pioneered the recording of orca sounds by dropping a hydrophone into the tank of two killer whales. She recorded the varied language of mating, childbirth, and even grief after the birth of a stillborn calf. At the same time she made the startling observation that the whales were inventing wonderful synchronized movements, a behavior that was soon recognized as a defining characteristic of orca society. <br><br>In 1984, Alexandra moved to a remote bay in British Columbia to continue her research with wild orcas. Her recordings of the whales have led her to a deeper understanding of the mystery of whale echolocation, the vocal communication that enables the mammals to find their way in the dark sea. A fascinating study of the profound communion between humans and whales, this book will open your eyes anew to the wonders of the natural world.</p> <h3>Publishers Weekly</h3> <p>Orca researcher Morton describes her more than 2

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Author

Alexandra Morton

Publisher

Ballantine Books

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780345442888

Category

science

Subjects

Nature, Biography, Biology

Rating

4.44 / 5 (423 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14