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    Tropical Wildlife
    Tropical Wildlife
    Tropical Wildlife
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    Tropical Wildlife

    By Jane Whitten and Alain

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    This illustrated nature guide provides extensive information on the many diverse animals in Southeast Asia.

    The Southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia lie within one of the most biologically rich regions on Earth. Glaciers, extensive swamps, savanna, grassy plains, tall mountains and many different types of forest cover this remarkable area. An incredible variety of wildlife occurs in Southeast Asiaaltogether about 550 species of mammals, over 500 species of reptiles, and over 500 species of amphibians.

    This handy nature guide provides an excellent introduction to 86 of these fascinating species, many unique to the region. Written by Jane Whitten, an authority on Southeast Asian wildlife, this book combines a wealth of zoological information with stunning color photographs by renown wildlife photographer Alain Compost.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPeriplus Editions
    Release dateAug 15, 1998
    ISBN9781462913909
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      Book preview

      Tropical Wildlife - Jane Whitten

      TROPICAL WILDLIFE

      OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

      Published by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

      Copyright © 1998 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

      Printed in the Republic of Singapore

      ISBN: 978-1-4629-1390-9 (ebook)

      Publisher Eric M. Oey

      Design: Peter Ivey

      Editor Julia Henderson

      Production: TC Su

      Cover photography: Alain Compost

      Additional photography: Gerald Cubitt, p. 17 (top),

      p. 32 (top) and p. 33 (top); Photobank, p. 37 (bottom);

      Tim Plannery, p. 39 (top);Tony Whitten, p. 39 (bottom);

      Francis Lim, p. 52 (bottom), p. 56 (top], p.57 (top left), and

      all photos on pp. 58, 59 except p. 59 (top left) by Photobank;

      and Kal Muller, p. 54 (top) and p. 55 (top)

      Distributors

      Indonesia

      PT Wira Mandala Pustaka,

      (Java Books - Indonesia),

      Jalan Kelapa Gading Kirana,

      Blok AI4 No. 17,

      Jakarta 14240

      Singapore and Malaysia

      Berkeley Books Pte. Ltd.

      61 Tai Seng Avenue, #02-12

      Singapore 534167

      Tel: (65) 6280 1330

      Fax: (65) 6280 6290

      Email: inquiries@periplus.com.sg

      Web site: www.periplus.com

      United States

      Tuttle Publishing USA

      364 Innovation Drive

      North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436

      Tel 1 (802) 773 8930

      Fax 1 (802) 773 6993

      Introduction

      The Southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia lie within one of the most biologically rich regions on Earth, Glaciers, extensive swamps, savanna, grassy plains, tall mountains and many different types of forest cover this remarkable area. Tropical forests are the dominant natural vegetation and each forest type has its own characteristic species. As a group, these forests are known to harbor one of the most diverse assemblages of wildlife in the world.

      Three well-defined zoogeographical realms lie within Southeast Asia: the Oriental region (which extends from Pakistan across southern China, Taiwan, the Philippines and into Indonesia); the Australasian region (reaching from the island of New Guinea, south-east across Australia including New Zealand); and a transitional subregion, known as Wallacea, located between the two realms (covering central Indonesia). The animals found in the Oriental region are strikingly different from those in the Australasian region, by virtue of the very different geological histories of these regions.

      An incredible variety of wildlife occurs in Southeast Asia—altogether about 550 species of mammals, over 500 species of reptiles and over 500 species of amphibians. Some animals, such as bats and geckos, are widespread throughout the region and are easy to find. Other widespread species such as jungle cats, otters and blind snakes can be sighted only with luck and diligence. A few species may be observed only in a single national park which encompasses almost their entire range. Of these, the Komodo dragon is very easy to watch, while it is extremely difficult to catch even a fleeting glimpse of the Javan rhinoceros. Other species with relatively small ranges, such as the anoa, Bawean deer and false ghavial are perhaps best seen in zoos.

      The remote areas of Southeast Asia are becoming increasingly accessible as more national parks are developed, and road and air links to them are improved. These national parks, many with excellent interpretive centers, are fostering an increasing awareness and appreciation of the region's unique wildlife. Many species are in danger of extinction through the relentless destruction of forest habitats by logging and land clearance for agricultural and plantation purposes. Land clearance is often facilitated by widespread, damaging fires.

      This Periplus Nature Guide covers mammals, reptiles and amphibians and offers an excellent introduction to a wide variety of Southeast Asia's common, well-known species, as well as some of the more extraordinary

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