Whales and Dolphins of the Southern African Subregion

'This book will become a standard reference for decades, and I endorse it with great enthusiasm. Peter Best is the world's foremost authority on whales and dolphins of the region - he is simply the best in the business.' Dr Randall Reeves, Chair, IUCN Species Survival Commission's Cetacean Specialist Group 'The author is an internationally recognised expert on cetaceans, and has an enviable publication record which focuses on cetaceans in this region. Professor Best is still very active in the field and so, unlike the output of some other veteran authorities, this volume will be up-to-date and therefore have a longer shelf-life than might otherwise be the case. The group of animals to be covered is nothing short of iconic. The illustrator is superb in this field, and will give the work real authority. The content is detailed and comprehensive; no recent book, covering any geographical area, deals with the subject in this way.' Dr Anthony R. Martin, British Antarctic Survey, Natural Environment Research Council, Cambridge