Dolphins of Hilton Head

Dolphins of Hilton Head

Their Natural History

  • Autor: Gubbins, Cara M.
  • Editor: University of South Carolina Press
  • ISBN: 9781570034589
  • eISBN Pdf: 9781643362199
  • Lugar de publicación:  South Carolina , Estados Unidos
  • Año de publicación digital: 2021
  • Mes: Marzo
  • DDC: 599.53/3/09757
  • Idioma: Ingles

One population of a truly fascinating species

The Dolphins of Hilton Head introduces readers to the unique population of bottlenose dolphins that inhabits the warm water and brackish salt marshes of South Carolina's inland coastal waterways. Drawing on years of research in Hilton Head and the latest discoveries of scientists throughout the world, Cara Gubbins describes this atypical habitat and explains how the distinctive behaviors of Hilton Head dolphins distinguish them from other populations. She identifies their particular behavior patterns, vocalizations, behavioral ecology, and local traditions. Gubbins also offers practical suggestions on how best to view and understand these animals while visiting the island.

Framing her study with a general overview of dolphins and their habits, Gubbins explores the natural history, ecology, and evolution of free-ranging Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in South Carolina. She compares this population with others throughout the world to reveal the South Carolina dolphins' innovative foraging techniques, novel social system, and unconventional habitat use patterns. Gubbins debunks widely held myths about the animals, addresses conservation issues that will affect their future in South Carolina waters, and discusses environmental problems that threaten them worldwide.

While Gubbins looks specifically at the dolphins of Hilton Head, her guide helps readers understand these animals throughout the world. She offers advice not only for spotting dolphins but also for interpreting such specific behaviors as feeding, socializing, resting, traveling, and communication.

  • Cover
  • THE DOLPHINS OF HILTON HEAD
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • CONTENTS
  • List of Illustrations
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • CHAPTER ONE Natural History of Hilton Head Dolphins
    • Dolphins Are Marine Mammals
    • Dolphin Evolution
    • Dolphin Adaptations
    • Dolphin Life
    • Communication
    • Echolocation
    • Intelligence
  • CHAPTER TWO Unique Characteristics of Hilton Head Dolphins
    • Movement Patterns
    • Foraging Behavior
    • Social Structure
    • Social Behavior
  • CHAPTER THREE Dolphin Conservation
  • Appendix 1 Commonly Asked Questions
  • Appendix 2 Dolphins: Myth and Reality
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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