Communicating With Orcas: The Whales' Perspective

By Mary J. Getten

Communicating with Orcas - The Whales' Perspective is the true story of an amazing journey into the unknown world of Orcas by two curious and dedicated women.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 229 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 6.00 x 9.00
• Publisher: Trafford; (September 2002)
• ISBN: 1553698347
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: 840,800

Book Description

In the universe of whales, Orcas are definitely stars. Beautiful, graceful, friendly, awesome in their size, strength and intellect, they amaze everyone who sees them. Yet with all the fame, the study and the interest, Orcas remain fundamentally mysterious. What if you could ask them what you would most like to know and have them answer you directly?

You can, and they did.

Communicating with Orcas - The Whales' Perspective is the true story of an amazing journey into the unknown world of Orcas by two curious and dedicated women. Written by a respected whale naturalist and professional animal communicator, Mary J. Getten, takes the reader on a voyage with her and a colleague. Together they use their telepathic skills and communication abilities to interview wild and captive Orcas including Granny, a 90 year old whale the scientists call J2.

This is a book like no other. It is a captivating story of an encounter between two open-minded, seeking women with a wise elder who calls them her daughters, even when she is describing the horrendous whale captures of the 60's and 70's. It explores the many mysteries of Orca life, providing some answers and suggesting many areas for future research. It is a moving description of a close family group, where all members travel, work, eat, play and even sleep as a family. Most of all, it takes you inside their world allowing you to see things from their perspective and to understand another way of life - the Orca way.

About the Author

Mary J. Getten is a telepathic animal communicator. In her successful practice, she works on the phone with clients throughout the world to help them understand their animals better, deal with problems and address important issues. She also teaches How to Communicate with Animals, Reconnecting with Nature, and Flower Essences for Animals workshops.

A well-known naturalist who led whale-watch trips for ten years, Mary's life revolves completely around animals. For almost a decade she was a coordinator of the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network, on staff at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and a coordinator of wildlife rescue for Islands Oil Spill Association. She also spent 3 years at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA.

Mary is the author of The Orca Pocket Guide, and a contributing author to Whale Tales volumes 1 and 2, and Animal Voices. She has been a guest on TV and radio shows across the country and has appeared in numerous publications.