Hearing by Whales and Dolphins

by Arthur N. Popper and Whitlow W.L. Au

Book Overview

Hearing and sound production are thought to serve crucial functions in the behavior of cetaceans throughout the world. In this volume, experts in different areas of the field provide an overview of the bioacoustics of whales and dolphins as well as a thorough introduction to the subject for investigators of hearing in other animals. Topics covered include the structure and function of cetacean auditory systems, the unique sound production system of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461270243
• ISBN13: 9781461270249
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 485 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"