Asia's wildlife : a journey to the forests of hope
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Published
Singapore : Periplus Editions, 2018.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
265 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 28 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
590 Lai
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590 Lai
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Published
Singapore : Periplus Editions, 2018.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-253) and index.
Description
Come on a year-long photographic journey to the most remote and biodiverse forests in eight different countries in Asia and learn about rarely seen, let alone photographed, endangered animal species. Produced to raise funds and awareness of nature conservation through their Forest of Hope program; Asia's Wildlife is a mesmerizing account of the expedition taken by Fanny Lai and photographer, Bjorn Olesen to observe, photograph, and describe Asia's most distinctive animal species. Over 190 images and illustrations feature 129 different animal species, of which 72 are national endemics including: Giant Cloud Rats The Majestic Philippine Eagle The critically endangered Helmeted Hornbill And many, many more fascinating creatures! Ongoing conservation efforts to protect these precious forests are described as well as the real threats to the future. This book is a fascinating read that provides real insight into Tropical Asia's breath-taking forests and the rare species that inhabit them.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Asia -- Description and travel.
Asia -- Pictorial works.
Ethnology -- Asia -- Pictorial works.
Ethnology -- Asia.
Illustrated works.
Natural history -- Asia -- Pictorial works.
Natural history -- Asia.
Natural history -- Cambodia.
Natural history -- India.
Natural history -- Indonesia.
Natural history -- Malaysia.
Natural history -- Nepal.
Natural history -- Philippines.
Natural history -- Sri Lanka.
Natural history -- Vietnam.
Asia -- Pictorial works.
Ethnology -- Asia -- Pictorial works.
Ethnology -- Asia.
Illustrated works.
Natural history -- Asia -- Pictorial works.
Natural history -- Asia.
Natural history -- Cambodia.
Natural history -- India.
Natural history -- Indonesia.
Natural history -- Malaysia.
Natural history -- Nepal.
Natural history -- Philippines.
Natural history -- Sri Lanka.
Natural history -- Vietnam.