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Wild Sri Lanka describes the flora and fauna of acountry that has one of the highest species densities in the world including anumber of endemic plants and animals. Unusually for a moderately sized islandit also has large mammals. It is one of the best places in the world for seeingand photographing Leopards, Asian Elephants, Sloth Bears, and whales anddolphins. It also has the largest annually recurring 'Gathering' of wildelephants of anywhere in the word; a truly spectacular event. This fully updated third edition brings together all of SriLanka's top wildlife stories, many of which have come to light only in the lastfew years. Further chapters detail wildlife-watching opportunities forprimates, birds, reptiles, turtles, butterflies and dragonflies; a descriptionof the parks and reserves by habitat type; and a wildlife-watching calendar tohelp plan a trip. Throughout the book there are extracts from 'A Naturalist'sJournal' which in the form of a first person commentary take readers tospecific habitats in search of the animals to be found there.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies ofBritain & NorthernEurope is an easy-to-use, fully comprehensive guide to the 159 butterflyspecies found in Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. It is perfectfor amateur naturalists. High-quality photographs are accompanied by detailedspecies descriptions, which include common and scientific name, wingspan,distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers living withbutterflies, anatomy, behaviour, enemies and friends, ecology, updated distributiondetails and conservation information.

ANaturalist’s Guide to the Garden Birds of Britain & Ireland is an easy-to-use, introductory photographicguide to 90 garden bird species commonly seen in or over the gardens of Britainand Ireland and is perfect for amateur naturalists. High quality photographsfrom Britain’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed speciesdescriptions, which include common and scientific name, length, distributionand habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers classification, makinggardens attractive for birds, nest boxes and conservation, as well as aglossary. This fully updated third edition, revised by Marianne Taylor, contains reviseddescriptions, green, amber or red listings for conservation status and many newphotos.

Diving & Snorkelling Guide to Tropical Marine Life of the Indo-Pacific Region enables divers and snorkelers to identify more than 270 of the most common species of marine life likely to be encountered in and around the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region, including fish, reptiles and amphibians, and invertebrates. Each species featured is illustrated with an outstanding colour photograph, accompanied by a species description covering nomenclature, size, habits and distribution. The Indo-Pacific region, encompassing the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, includes the major diving destinations of the Red Sea, the Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Great Barrier Reef, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, and accounts for 92% of the world's coral reefs. This guidebook shows the species that divers and snorkelers are really likely to encounter - it's the essential companion for every diving expedition.

WildPhilippinesexplores the archipelago's wide range of habitats from tidal sand bars tomighty mountain ranges; from coral reefs through rainforests to summitgrasslands. The country's isolation from mainland Asia also gives it a highnumber of endemic plant and animal species. In this fully updated secondedition, Nigel Hicks' stunning photographs and vivid text explores each of thenatural environments and habitats. He describes and illustrates species of theopen seas, of the coral reefs and sandy shallows, and of the many differenttypes of forests including the 37 species of mangrove tree found in thePhilippines. He gives an overview of the protected areas that safeguard across-section of these vital environments and discusses the conservation issuespast and present. WildPhilippines provides an authoritative and entertaining study of thewide spectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of this diverse country.

Enchanting Cambodia is a colourful and informativeintroduction to one of the most fascinating and distinctive countries inSoutheast Asia, home of the great Khmer civilization, which created the vasttemple complex at Angkor. Most visitors come to see AngkorWat, the main temple that was lost in the jungle for centuries, and is now partof a renowned World Heritage Site. However, Cambodia has much more to offer,including the landmarks and temples of Phnom Penh, wildlife-watching at Angkorand Tonle Sap, the relaxed resorts of the south and a still-present Frenchcolonial heritage - visitors arriving at Phnom Penh international airport maybe surprised to find French taking precedence over English on the arrivalsigns, and the aroma of coffee and croissants in the air.

The Animalsof Ancient Egypt Then and Nowprovides a simultaneous guide to some 60 species of mammal, bird,reptile, amphibian, fish and invertebrate recorded in modern Egypt and alsoportrayed in the tombs and temples or as mummies and gods in ancient Egypt – oreven earlier in the case of the cave art from the Gilf Kebir. Accompanied by contemporary photographs of the livinganimals alongside tomb carvings or paintings, each species is described interms of its current characteristics (size, habits and habitats, and range inmodern Egypt) as well as the animal’s religious and practical significance toancient Egyptians. The introduction covers biogeography, ancient Egypt and itswildlife, modern developments, a chronology of ancient Egypt, the relevant godsand goddesses of ancient Egypt and a glossary.

Enchanting Borneo describes the treasure house of naturalbeauty and biodiversity to be found in the Malaysian states of Sabah andSarawak, the independent Sultanate of Brunei and the Indonesian state of Kalimantan. Described by Charles Darwin as 'one great luxuriant hothouse made by nature forherself', Borneo is home to a rich profusion of floraand fauna, including 673 bird species; a diversity of mammals including the Proboscis Monkey, theBornean Pygmy Elephant and the Orang-Utan; and an immense variety of marinelife, invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles. From the spectacular peak of Mount Kinabalu, oneof the tallest mountains in Southeast Asia, to the depths of one of the world'slargest caves in Sarawak's Mulu National Park and encompassing some of theworld's most exotic wildlife-watching locations along the Kinabatangan riverand at Danum Valley, this fully updated third edition describes an unrivalleddestination for adventurous and eco travellers.

The Natural Wonders of Seychelles showcases in Christophe Mason-Parker's stunning photographs the landscapes, seascapes, plants and the living creatures that make their home on the islands of SeychellesThe introduction highlights Seychelles’ uniquecharacteristics and is followed by sections on the granitic and the corallineislands, the flora, the fauna and life below the waves. Throughout,Christophe’s vibrant photographs reveal the landscapes, seascapes, plants andthe living creatures that make their home on Seychelles’ islands. From pristinebeaches, ancient forests and giant tortoises to colonies of seabirds numberingin the tens of thousands and multi-coloured coral reefs teeming with nearly onethousand different tropical fish species, the Seychelles’ colourful and dynamicworld is brought to life.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Spiders of Borneo is an easy-to-use, introductory identificationguide to 280 most commonly seen spider species in Borneo, that is perfect forresident and visitor alike. It is aimed at helping to create more awareness andinterest in Borneo's spiders - they are not hard to find, and there areprobably more unknown than known spiders out there to study. Theauthor's high quality photographs of spiders in their habitats also show imagesof the opposite sex where available. They are accompanied by concise speciesdescriptions, which include nomenclature, length, habitat and distribution. Theuser-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, whether Borneanspiders are dangerous, what are spiders, spider life history, observation &identification, where to find spiders, spider names and a glossary.

JohnHenry Gurney: A Passion for Birdsdetails the life of JohnHenry Gurney (1819-1890) who became a successful banker when still young. Hiswealth enabled him to indulge his passion for collecting natural historyspecimens, especially birds. A major supporter of the fledgling Norfolk andNorwich Museum, in 1853 he announced his intention to collect a series of everyspecies of bird of prey in the world, and to donate and display them in themuseum. Unfortunately, devastating events in his private and professional lifethreatened to derail his efforts. Nevertheless, he persisted in hisspecimen-collecting and ornithological studies and became a world-renownedexpert on birds of prey and the birds of southern Africa. Gurney named nearly30 bird species new to science and had several species named after him. He madesignificant and long-lasting contributions to bird identification and knowledgeof the distribution of many species. But why did he choose to collect and studybirds of prey in particular; how closely did he approach his goal and how muchdid it cost him? This book attempts to answer these questions. Published in association with the British Ornithologists' Club.

A Naturalist’s Guide to theSnakes of Australia is aneasy-to-use identification guide to all of Australia’s 240 snake species andsubspecies. This fully updated 3rd edition includes a new species,around 70 new photographs and a completely revised checklist of all ofAustralia’s snakes.  Thehigh quality photographs from Australia’s top nature photographers areaccompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size,distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers thegeography and climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders andfamilies. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of Australiaencompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its globalIUCN status as at 2024.

A Field Guide tothe Reptiles & Amphibians of Singapore is the most comprehensive up-to-date field guide to the herpetofaunain Singapore, covering caecilians, frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles. Withphotographs from the authors and other top nature photographers, each speciesis illustrated with many variants. The species descriptions covers etymology,type locality, length, identifying features, range in Singapore and globally,ecology and its Singapore Red Data Book listing. The introduction covershabitats and the way wildlife and humans co-exist in Singapore.

Enchanting Malaysia, covering Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, presents all of the must-seesights of this hugely diverse country and travel destination. For travellers interested inhistory and culture, the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, as well as other majorcities, such as Putrajaya, Melaka and George Town, are fascinating to explore. Eco-tourists have an amazing choice of destinations from the Taman Negara NationalPark on Peninsular Malaysia to Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak and theKinabatangan River in Sabah. Visitors to these natural places will be able to see Orang-utans,the Malayan Tiger, the Western Tarsier, Proboscis Monkeys and many otherprimates. Birdwatching in Malaysia is particularly rewarding with 656 speciesrecorded in Peninsular Malaysia and 673 on Borneo. For the adventurous, thereare challenging mountains to climb, such as Mt Kinabalu in Sabah, some of theworld's best diving around Sipadan Island and exciting jungle treks throughprimary forests. But Malaysia isalso perfect for relaxing, whether on the beaches of Langkawi, Cherating,Perhentian Island or Layang Layang andwherever you are, there will always be exciting food to try. From simple streetfood snacks to sophisticated five-star restaurants, the wonderful range ofdishes is testimony to Malaysia's multi-cultural make-up. This fully updated third edition introducestravellers through words and photographs to all of the wildlife andarchitectural wonders, thrilling adventures and cultural highlights.

Enchanting Vietnam describes the country's beautifulbeaches, breathtaking scenery, UNESCO-listed world heritage sites, dynamiccities and species-rich national parks, which combine to offer an outstandingrange of opportunities for visitors from Hanoi, the capital city, in the northto Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest city, in the south. The delicious cuisine,renowned for its freshness and bold flavours, can be sampled especially in its street-food dishes whereveryou are. For cultural visits, the colonial heritage of cities suchas Hoi An or Hue is richly rewarding; for wildlife enthusiasts there are thejungles, caves and monsoon forests to explore and for a less energeticappreciation of the stunning countryside, there are cruises around the visualdrama of Ha Long Bay. This fully updatedthird edition is the perfect introduction to this lively, vibrant andcolourful country with its vast cultural diversity and abundance of natural andleisuretime attractions.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Birds of Britain & Northern Europe is an easy-to-use identificationguide to 280 bird species most commonly seen in Britain and North-West Europethat is perfect for amateur naturalists. High quality photographs from Britain'stop nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions,which include common and scientific name, length, distribution and habitat. Theuser-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitats, birdidentification and where to watch birds, as well as a glossary. This thirdedition contains updated taxonomy and species records.