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100	1		_aWalker, Theodore J.
245	1	0	_aWhale Primer, with Special Attention to the California Gray Whale
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-01-15
508			_aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Whale Primer, with Special Attention to the California Gray Whale" by Theodore J. Walker is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This informative text explores the fascinating world of whales, with a particular emphasis on the California gray whale, highlighting its behavior, biology, and conservation efforts. It serves as an accessible introduction to readers interested in marine biology and the natural history of one of nature's most captivating creatures. The book delves into various aspects of the gray whale's life, including its remarkable migration patterns, feeding habits, and reproductive behaviors. Walker discusses the evolutionary history of whales, their physiological adaptations for life in the ocean, and potential threats from whaling. He emphasizes the importance of conservation, citing the gray whale as a symbol of marine ecosystems' fragility and resilience. By combining scientific knowledge with an appeal for ecological awareness, "Whale Primer" seeks to educate readers about the significance of preserving whale populations and their habitats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWhaling
653			_aWhales
653			_aGray whale
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58695
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