"Probably the most comprehensive single piece of work ever done on bottlenose dolphins, the book represents a milestone for all those who are interested in the cetacean. . . . Stands as an essential reference."--"Marine Mammal Science""It is hard to imagine a better resource."--"Aquatic Mammals""Clear and compelling."--"Publishers Weekly""Comprehensive overview of the species, its evolution, place in ancient and modern myth, behavior, ecology, reproduction, and genetics."--"Florida Times-Union" "A concise overview of a species that has fascinated humans for at least 3,000 years."--"Biology Digest" "Covers everything from the historical myths about dolphins to their daily lives."--"EcoFlorida""This excellent introduction on the biology of the bottlenose dolphin also provides a review of conservation issues and outlines current knowledge of dolphins in general."--Charles W. Potter, National Museum of Natural History