If you ever thought of Puget Sound Orcas as some kind of magical being, you’re not alone. A new book by local author and investigative journalist David Neiwert details some of their most impressive qualities.
“Of Orcas and Men –What Killerwhales Can Teach Us” weaves personal narratives with the latest science.
Neiwert says killer whales also have an advanced underwater culture that demonstrates values he thinks humans could learn a lot from.
Click on the audio player (above) to hear the sounds of Orcas echolocating - and Neiwert describing some of his adventures and observations recording them in public waters near San Juan Island.
His tip on where to see Puget Sound Orcas "on whale time," is at Lime Kiln State Park.
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David Neiwert will read from his book tonight at seven (Wed. 7/15) at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park-- and in two weeks (on Wednesday 7/29) at the University Bookstore in Seattle.
