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Whale Primer, with Special Attention to the California Gray Whale

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Whale Primer, with Special Attention to the California Gray Whale

Theodore J. Walker

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Twice a year the gray whale makes one of the longest migrations on earth, and Theodore Walker explains its journey, feeding, and remarkable adaptations. A clear primer on whales generally and the California gray in particular. Concise and informative. Learn the life and long travels of the great gray whale.

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58 chapters

  1. 1WHALE PRIMER
  2. 2Contents
  3. 3Introduction
  4. 4Two General Migration Routes
  5. 5Whale Waters—Summer and Winter
  6. 6Feeding—Filter Whales
  7. 7Evolution of Whales
  8. 8Breathing Adaptations
  9. 9Swimming Adaptations
  10. 10Whale Types
  11. 11Porpoises and Dolphins
  12. 12Squid Eaters
  13. 13Filter Whales
  14. 14Significance of Blubber
  15. 15Heat Conservation
  16. 16Buoyancy
  17. 17Food Storage
  18. 18Sexual Maturity

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