Field Guide to the Mammals of South-east Asia (2nd Edition)

Author: Charles Francis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472934997
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
A fully revised and updated second edition of the only comprehensive guide to the mammals of South-east Asia. From large mammals such as the elephant, bears, big cats, dolphins and whales to monkeys and badgers to bats, civets, rats and shrews, South-east Asia is one of the world's richest regions in terms of mammal diversity. Species new to science are still being described regularly, though there is increasing pressure on all of its wild mammal populations. More than 550 species are covered in this comprehensive guide. Each species account includes key identification characteristics, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, and many are accompanied by line drawings of footprints and details of anatomy, or other aspects of identification. Beautiful colour plates depict nearly all species and their variations, while accompanying range maps provide up-to-date information on distribution. This field guide is essential for any naturalist or traveller visiting this special corner of Asia.

Borneo

Author: Tamara Thiessen
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841629154
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
From the steamy highlands and sapphire watered islands of Sabah and Sarawak, to the mesmerising mosques and mysticism of the Sultanate of Brunei, the island of Borneo is a wonder world of colourful tribal cultures, exotic rainforest creatures. Straddling the Equator, and swept in by various Seas and Straits, it is home to the orang-utan, long-nosed beer-bellied proboscis monkeys, and otherworldly carnivorous plants straight out of Lord of the Rings. The latest edition of the Bradt Travel Guide to Borneo provides fully updated insider information for touring the island including regional capitals, rural outposts and National Parks.

Bradt Travel Guide - Borneo

Author: Tamara Thiessen
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841622521
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
Borneo's biodiversity is among the richest in the world.The first guide to focus on Malaysian Borneo and Brunei, this book gives full details on where and how to see the island's colourful flora and fauna. Tropical rainforest and rivers cover over 70% ofMalaysian Borneo, and this lush habitat is home to hundreds of unique species, from the jelly green snake and bearded pig to the proboscis monkey. Trek through one of the region's national parks or catch a glimpse of an orang-utan. Traditional rural lifestyles,tribal influences and ethnic variety also offer the visitor a rewarding cultural experience; take part in island festivities, spend the night in a longhouse or shop in the bustling markets. Borneo can provide for adventure travellers, divers and even sunbathers.Over 27,000 UK visitors travelled to Borneo in 2007, up 10% on the previous year.

Wild Malaysia

Author: Junaidi Payne
Publisher: New Holland Publishers Uk Limited
ISBN: 9781845379193
Category : Malaysia
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Looks at the many landscapes and ecosystems found in Peninsular Malaysia.

The Natural History of Amphibians and Reptiles in Sabah

Author: Robert F. Inger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789838121293
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Post-War Borneo, 1945-1950

Author: Ooi Keat Gin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134058039
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This book examines Borneo, both British Borneo – Brunei, Sarawak and North Borneo – and Dutch Borneo in the period 1945-1950. Borneo then was at the crossroads. Following the Japanese Occupation, the likely future status of the various Bornean territories was not at all clear, and the book discusses the various factions and powers, both local and international, who were contending for control in this period. It examines the effects of the Japanese surrender, the impact of the subsequent interregnum and Australian and British military administrations, the reassertion of Dutch control, the struggle for Indonesian independence, and movements for local autonomy, reassertion of ethnic rights, interests and identity. It charts developments throughout this volatile and uncertain period, up to the point at which the newly independent Republic of Indonesia emerged and a more settled period began.

Wildlife Management and Conservation

Author: Paul R. Krausman
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421443961
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 468

Book Description
"The book contains the essential information that wildlife biologists and managers use to manage wildlife populations today, and it gives students the information they need to pursue a profession in wildlife management and conservation"--

Field Guide to Carnivores of the World, 2nd edition

Author: Luke Hunter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472982673
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
From the largest terrestrial carnivore, the Polar Bear, to the tiny Least Weasel that can squeeze through a wedding ring, the true carnivores include some of the world's most charismatic, admired, feared and spectacular creatures. This fully updated second edition of Luke Hunter's comprehensive guide profiles all of the world's terrestrial carnivore species. Thoroughly updated throughout and covering recently described species, a detailed account describes each species' key identification characteristics, distribution and habitat, behaviour, feeding ecology, social patterns, life history statistics, conservation and the latest on classification. This edition also includes accurate distribution maps for each species. Colour plates by top wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett depict each species, with subspecies, colour variations and behavioural vignettes for many. There are also detailed line drawings of more than 230 skulls and 110 footprints.

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo

Author: Junaidi Payne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description

Tourism at the Grassroots

Author: John Connell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134135424
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
This collection focuses on both the interactions between tourists and villagers, and the impacts of tourism at the local level, considering economic, social, cultural and environmental changes.