Phillipps' Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo and Their Ecology

Phillipps' Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo and Their Ecology
Author: Quentin Phillipps
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691169411

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This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily accessible field guide to the mammals of Borneo—the ideal travel companion for anyone visiting this region of the world. Covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan, the book provides essential information on 277 species of land and marine mammals and features 141 breathtaking color plates. Detailed facing-page species accounts describe taxonomy, size, range, distribution, habits, and status. This unique at-a-glance guide also includes distribution maps, habitat plates, regional maps, fast-find graphic indexes, top mammal sites, and a complete overview of the vegetation, climate, and ecology of Borneo. Covers 277 species—from orangutans and clouded leopards to otters and other marine mammals Features 141 superb color plates Includes facing-page species accounts, distribution maps, fast-find graphic indexes, and more Describes Borneo's vegetation, climate, and ecology

Phillipps' Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo

Phillipps' Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo
Author: Quentin Phillipps
Publisher: John Beaufoy Pub
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2011
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781906780562

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This second edition lists all 669 bird species appearing in Borneo with accompanying distribution maps, describes the 52 species endemic to Borneo in detail, and includes over 2000 colour images.

Phillipps' Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo and Their Ecology

Phillipps' Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo and Their Ecology
Author: Quentin Phillipps
Publisher:
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2015-02-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781906780913

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A sister publication to the critically acclaimed Phillipps' Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, this is a user-friendly field guide to the mammals of Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and the Indonesian state of Kalimantan. The book gives descriptions of over 600 species living or reported on the island. These are superbly illustrated in 141 colour plates. Each plate is accompanied by species descriptions covering taxonomy, size, range, distribution, habits and status. Distribution is shown by detailed thumbnail maps. There are 7 habitat plates, 12 regional maps, fast-find graphic indexes and a full overview of vegetation, climate and ecology

Wild Borneo

Wild Borneo
Author:
Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN:

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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.

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals
Author: Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2015-04-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472925319

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This is the definitive field guide to African Mammals, fully revised and updated following the publication of the groundbreaking Mammals of Africa (2013). Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards. The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group. All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species. With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be an essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent.

Birds of Borneo

Birds of Borneo
Author: Susan Myers
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2016-03-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472924452

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Covering the whole of the island of Borneo, this fully revised and updated edition is indispensable for anyone interested in the avifauna of this diverse region. With authoritative text and packed with sumptuous colour plates, Birds of Borneo is the definitive guide to the island's birdlife. This new edition features an extensive introduction providing information on geography, climate and habitat. The accurate text covers the identification, voice and status of all species and distinctive subspecies of the island, which is accompanied by detailed distribution maps as well as 144 colour plates covering all major races and plumage variations.

Pitcher-plants of Borneo

Pitcher-plants of Borneo
Author: Anthea Phillipps
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Total Pages: 190
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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Few carnivorous plants fuelthe imagination more thanpitcher plants. Chapters coverhistory, biology, ecology, andfolklore, and a detailed account of the 40 species found in Borneo -- all illustrated in colour.