New Holland Concise Wild Flower Guide
Author | : Nicholas Hammond |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Wildlife |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-04-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 1847736033 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781847736031 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: South-East Asia is one of the richest parts of the world in terms of mammals, with species new to science still being described on a regular basis. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the wide variety of wildlife to be found in South-East Asia. Over 192 key species are described in the book, and each description is supported by a clear colour photograph taken where possible in the mammal's natural habitat. The guide covers mainland South-East Asia, including Myanmar through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, and south to Malaysia. The mammals featured embrace spectacular species like the Asian Elephant, Sumatran Tiger and Orang-utan, as well as smaller animals such as the Sumatran Shrew-Mouse, Flying Lemur and a variety of bats. A detailed account of each species explains identification characteristics, habitat and behaviour.