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Author: Fanny Lai Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462919073 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 468
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This Borneo wildlife pictorial offers nature lovers, visitors to Borneo and armchair explorers an unparalleled introduction to this mysterious treasure island. Illustrated with more than 350 images, taken by Bjorn Olesen and other wildlife photographers, A Visual Celebration of Borneo's Wildlife is a photographic tribute to the most spectacular wildlife species on the second-largest tropical island on Earth. It displays nature's beauty, revealing many private moments of the astonishing biodiversity of Borneo, where nature runs riot. Based on the latest research, it is filled with captivating little-known facts about the wildlife that modern-day travelers may come across when visiting this enchanting island. It also describes the top 16 wildlife locations in Borneo, with a comprehensive list of recommended reading, websites and blogs provided. Also included is a foreword by HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, President of Fauna & Flora International. **All of the authors' royalties will be donated to Fauna & Flora International for nature conservation work in Southeast Asia.**
Author: Fanny Lai Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462919073 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 468
Book Description
This Borneo wildlife pictorial offers nature lovers, visitors to Borneo and armchair explorers an unparalleled introduction to this mysterious treasure island. Illustrated with more than 350 images, taken by Bjorn Olesen and other wildlife photographers, A Visual Celebration of Borneo's Wildlife is a photographic tribute to the most spectacular wildlife species on the second-largest tropical island on Earth. It displays nature's beauty, revealing many private moments of the astonishing biodiversity of Borneo, where nature runs riot. Based on the latest research, it is filled with captivating little-known facts about the wildlife that modern-day travelers may come across when visiting this enchanting island. It also describes the top 16 wildlife locations in Borneo, with a comprehensive list of recommended reading, websites and blogs provided. Also included is a foreword by HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, President of Fauna & Flora International. **All of the authors' royalties will be donated to Fauna & Flora International for nature conservation work in Southeast Asia.**
Author: Fanny Lai Publisher: Periplus Editions (HK) Limited ISBN: 9780794607876 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This Borneo wildlife pictorial offers nature lovers, visitors to Borneo and armchair explorers an unparalleled introduction to this mysterious treasure island. Illustrated with more than 350 images, taken by Bjorn Olesen and other wildlife photographers, A Visual Celebration of Borneo's Wildlife is a photographic tribute to the most spectacular wildlife species on the second-largest tropical island on Earth. It displays nature's beauty, revealing many private moments of the astonishing biodiversity of Borneo, where nature runs riot. Based on the latest research, it is filled with captivating little-known facts about the wildlife that modern-day travelers may come across when visiting this enchanting island. It also describes the top 16 wildlife locations in Borneo, with a comprehensive list of recommended reading, websites and blogs provided. Also included is a foreword by HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, President of Fauna & Flora International. **All of the authors' royalties will be donated to Fauna & Flora International for nature conservation work in Southeast Asia.**
Author: Susan Myers Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 147299387X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 225
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The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Borneo. The world's third largest island, divided between three countries - Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei - Borneo is home to some of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated to be 140 millions years old, and an avifauna of around 600 recorded bird species. It is a haven for birdwatchers and a frontrunning biodiversity hotspot. A range of habitats contributes to a diverse and exciting birdlife, which features colourful forest dwellers, mighty canopy dwelling hornbills, soaring raptors, as well as a host of charismatic endemics species and subspecies confined to this unique and special island. This guide is the perfect companion for any wildlife-savvy visitor to the island. It includes superb photography of more than 300 commonly encountered species, including all endemics and many subspecies. Concise text, covering key information on identification, habitat and distribution, and the best birdwatching sites, accompanies the photos to guide identification.
Author: Fanny Lai Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462919928 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 316
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"Close-up views of endangered fauna in their natural habitats are difficult enough to obtain, but the breathtaking artistic quality of the photography in this valuable documentation of Asia's disappearing forest habitats makes this book highly recommended for both scientists and nature lovers alike." --Robert Stuebing, The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. Author of A Field Guide to the Snakes of Borneo Asia's Wildlife provides rare insights into Asia's breathtaking tropical forests and the rare species that inhabit them--many of which are now endangered. Proceeds from this book will go to support the conservation activities of BirdLife International. Produced to raise funds and awareness of nature conservation through their Forest of Hope program, Asia's Wildlife is a mesmerizing year-long photographic journey of the expedition taken by Fanny Lai and photographer Bjorn Olesen. Readers can become part of their journey as they observe, photograph, and describe Asia's most distinctive animal species. The trip brings you to the most remote and biodiverse forests in eight different countries in Asia, and gives you the opportunity to learn about rarely seen--let alone photographed--endangered animal species. Over 190 images and illustrations feature 129 different animal species, of which 72 are national endemics, including: The Giant Cloud Rat The majestic Philippine Eagle The critically endangered Helmeted Hornbill And many other fascinating creatures! Discover the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these precious forests, as well as very real threats to the future of the animals and habitats.
Author: Peter Joyce Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU) ISBN: 9781868721610 Category : Animals Languages : en Pages : 0
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Africa is home to a greater number and variety of living forms than any other of the earth's subcontinents and the panorama that unfolds is magnificent in its beauty and drama. This guide, in which mammals predominate (though birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects also feature), is divided into four major sections based on animal behaviour, namely courtship and parenting; the quest for food; strategies for survival; and social organisation and interaction. The spectrum of African wildlife is boldly and vividly portrayed in this visually spectacular volume.
Author: Sunil Singh Publisher: Sunil Singh ISBN: Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
Join Sunil and Vani on an immersive journey through the rainforests of Malaysian Borneo in their captivating wildlife photography book, "Celebrating Nature in Malaysian Borneo: A Photographic Journey." Discover the incredible world of Bornean orangutans and other endemic species in their natural habitats. In addition to showcasing rare species and diverse wildlife, this book offers valuable insights into destination research, photography techniques, gear, and tips. Sunil and Vani's personal experiences and innate curiosity about species adaptation in altered and diminished habitats come to life as they lead readers through sustainably logged secondary forests in Deramakot and the primary rainforest of Danum Valley. The images and stories explore fragile and fascinating ecosystems and encourage readers to cherish and protect the remarkable biodiversity that surrounds us.
Author: Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History ISBN: Category : Natural history Languages : en Pages : 184
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"Wild Borneo is a beautifully photographed and eloquently written celebration of Borneo's gorgeous scenery, vast wealth of plant and animal life, and fascinating local peoples. Also featured in depth are efforts to protect the island's rainforests - world hotspots of species biodiversity - and to build a long-term global approach to conserving the multitude of natural treasures found on this unique, spectacular island." -- dust jacket.
Author: Susan Myers Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU) ISBN: 9781847733818 Category : Birds Languages : en Pages : 272
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The first comprehensive and accurate guide to the varies avifauna of this island biodiversity hotspot, which comprises Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Indonesian states of Kalimantan.
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