Deep Thinkers: Inside the Minds of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

Dolphins, whales, and porpoises are often considered to be the smartest nonhuman creatures on Earth.

Science and nature buffs are drawn to stories of their use of tools, their self- recognition, their beautiful and complex songs, and their intricate societies.

But how do we know what we know, and what does it mean? In Deep Thinkers, renowned cetacean biologist Janet Mann gathers a gam of the world’s leading whale and dolphin researchers— including Luke Rendell, Hal Whitehead, and many more—to illuminate these vital questions, exploring the astounding capacities of cetacean brains.