Describes the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of dolphins.

In this book the author, a leading authority on dolphin intelligence shares scientific information about dolphin creativity, emotions, and communication abilities while advocating for stronger dolphin protection laws. The book reveals the extraordinary richness of these animals' intelligence and exposing our terrible mistreatment of the smartest creatures in the sea. For centuries, humans and dolphins have enjoyed a special relationship, evident...

Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and feeding habits of these underwater mammals.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of dolphins, describing the leaping mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are friendly toward humans.

Text and photographs introduce some of the thirty-nine different kinds of dolphins.

"While swimming off the coast of Maui, Susan Casey was surrounded by a pod of spinner dolphins. It was a profoundly transporting experience, and it inspired her to embark on a two-year global adventure to explore the nature of these remarkable beings and their complex relationship to humanity. Casey examines the career of the controversial John Lilly, the pioneer of modern dolphin studies whose work eventually led him down some very strange paths....

Introduces dolphins and their physical characteristics, behavior, social structure, intelligence, and interaction with humans.