The Gentle Giants narrates the beauty and drama of the manatee through brilliant color photography. This collection of photographs contains intimate portraits of mothers and calves as well as manatees doing amusing acrobatics and posing for the camera. Using his rapport with his subjects, Gregory captures not only the serene beauty of the springs, but also the manatees’ natural curiosity and unusual physical traits. Many of the natural behaviors displayed in the pictures are unexpected. The beautiful photographs are an excellent introduction to the personalities of these leisurely vegetarians and a privileged glimpse into their world.