WorldLife discovery guides

An overview of dolphins that describes their physical and behavioral traits, their life cycle, strandings, dolphin research and conservation, and the specific characteristics of oceanic, coastal, and river dolphins. Also includes advice on getting involved in dolphin research and a further reading list.

Presents a photographic introduction to killer whales, providing information about their habits and habitats around the world, and discussing the history of human interactions with killer whales.

An illustrated introduction to the natural history of the Florida and Antillean subspecies of the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, the West African manatee, and the dugong, as well as the extinct Stellar's Sea Cow; with information about evolution, range, movement, habitat, anatomy, and other topics.

Presents an illustrated introduction to bears, providing information on their origins, evolution, and behavior, including descriptions of the lifestyles and habitats of eight bear species, including grizzly, polar, American black, Asiatic black, sun, sloth, spectacled, and the giant panda.

Photographs and text help chronicle the natural history of tigers, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, hunting style, and social structure, and discussing how different cultures have viewed tigers throughout history.