{"title":"Luke Rendell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Luke Rendell, a distinguished researcher and author renowned for his expertise in the fields of science and nature. Dive into the captivating world of marine life with Rendell's insightful writings that bridge the gap between rigorous scientific research and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuke Rendell is celebrated for his compelling exploration of animal cultures, particularly in marine ecosystems. His work offers a profound look into the \u003cem\u003ecultural lives of whales and dolphins\u003c\/em\u003e, examining how these remarkable creatures learn, communicate, and thrive in their oceanic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find masterpieces such as \u003cem\u003eThe Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins\u003c\/em\u003e, which invites readers on a fascinating journey into the social dynamics beneath the waves. Rendell's research highlights the intricate behaviours and shared knowledge within these marine communities, challenging us to consider the role of culture in the animal kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both avid science enthusiasts and curious readers alike, Luke Rendell's works are an invitation to broaden your understanding of the natural world. Each book combines scientific depth with accessible writing, ensuring a rewarding and informative reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through this collection to discover more about the intelligent and complex lives of our ocean's gentle giants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cultural-lives-of-whales-and-dolphins-by-hal-whitehead-9780226325927","title":"The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the songs and bubble feeding of humpback whales; in young killer whales learning to knock a seal from an ice floe in the same way their mother does; and in the use of sea sponges by the dolphins of Shark Bay, Australia, to protect their beaks while foraging for fish, we find clear examples of the transmission of information among cetaceans. Just as human cultures pass on languages and turns of phrase, tastes in food (and in how it is acquired), and modes of dress, could whales and dolphins have developed a culture of their very own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnequivocally: yes. In \u003ci\u003eThe Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins\u003c\/i\u003e, cetacean biologists Hal Whitehead, who has spent much of his life on the ocean trying to understand whales, and Luke Rendell, whose research focuses on the evolution of social learning, open an astounding porthole onto the fascinating culture beneath the waves. As Whitehead and Rendell show, cetacean culture and its transmission are shaped by a blend of adaptations, innate sociality, and the unique environment in which whales and dolphins live: a watery world in which a hundred-and-fifty-ton blue whale can move with utter grace, and where the vertical expanse is as vital, and almost as vast, as the horizontal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on their own research as well as a scientific literature as immense as the sea—including evolutionary biology, animal behaviour, ecology, anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience—Whitehead and Rendell dive into realms both humbling and enlightening as they seek to define what cetacean culture is, why it exists, and what it means for the future of whales and dolphins. And, ultimately, what it means for our future, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854922404076,"sku":"9780226325927","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226325927.jpg?v=1759259466"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/luke-rendell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}