Humans have a special affinity for Dolphins, which are widely perceived as having a special degree of intelligence. This important and timely book celebrates the beauty and wonder of the world's dolphins and small whales, and makes a plea to save the many species that are acutely endangered. Many of the superb photographs show dolphins swimming free and wild - while others provide irrefutable evidence of a major international conservation problem. On a positive note, the book details initiatives for conservation from international organisations like Greenpeace, and protective measures being brought into place by coastal states.