Provides information about different species of dolphins, including anatomy, behavior, and life cycles.

Dolphins captivate us with their intelligence, their chattering and their amazing jumping Reptiles intrigue us with their slinking, slithering, and even flying These truly cool animals are the topics of the next two books in the popular Kids FAQs series, based on real questions from real kids. In addition to providing basic information like habitat, diet, species distinction, and life cycle, these books delve into the more unusual--but equally important--questions, like Why are dolphins always smiling? and Why are so many people afraid of reptiles? Everything Dolphin and Everything Reptile are packed full of useful information and fun trivia. Parents and teachers agree, this series is perfect for budding scientists or simply curious kids.

Presents numerous facts about dolphins, using a series of questions and answers.

In this memorable first book, Behind the Dolphin Smile, Richard O'Barry told the inspiring story of his personal transformation from world-famous dolphin trainer (Flipper was his pupil) to dolphin liberator. Now, in To Free a Dolphin, he passionately recounts the dramatic story of his heart-breaking campaign to release captive dolphins back into the wild. With wit and insight he chronicles the extreme opposition he has faced from bureaucrats, major players in the captive-dolphin industry, rival wildlife groups, and well-meaning sentimentalists. He introduces readers to famous show animals he has helped, including Bogie and Bacall of Key Largo. And, most fascinating, he describes his struggles to deprogram and rehabilitate dolphins emotionally scarred from years of captivity--struggles that become battles for the animals' souls.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycles of dolphins.

The Bottlenose Dolphin presents for the first time a comprehensive, colorfully illustrated, and concise overview of a species that has fascinated humans for at least 3,000 years. After reviewing historical myths and legends of the dolphin back to the ancient Greeks and discussing current human attitudes and interactions, the author replaces myths with facts--up-to-date scientific assessment of dolphin evolution, behavior, ecology, morphology, reproduction, and genetics--while also tackling the difficult issues of dolphin conservation and management. Although comprehensive enough to be of great value to professionals, educators, and students, the book is written in a manner that all dolphin lovers will enjoy. Randall Wells’s anecdotes interspersed throughout the work offer a first-hand view of dolphin encounters and research based on three decades working with them. Color photographs and nearly 100 black and white illustrations, including many by National Geographic photographer Flip Nicklin, beautifully enhance the text.