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Wild Malaysia describes a megadiverse country thathas an incredible number of land species - it is estimated to contain 20 percent of the world's animal species - and whose coastal waters form part of theequally rich Coral Triangle. Written by a team of local experts, this updatedthird edition looks at the most important habitats within the three divisionsof the country: Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. The habitats cover afascinating range including pristine rainforests, limestone complexes, wetlands,coastal regions, caves and highlands. A unique feature in each chapter is the 'NatureSnapshot', which takes readers to specific habitats to explore the trees,birds, plants and animals to be found there. Illustrated with Stephen Hogg andCede Prudente's vibrant photographs, WildMalaysia provides an authoritative and entertaining survey of the widespectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of this diverse country.

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.

An Identification Guide to Garden Insects of Britain and North-West Europe is a photographic identification guide to 150 species of insect most commonly found in the gardens of Britain and North-West Europe. Packed withinformation, written with huge enthusiasm and illustrated with incredibleclose-up photos, this guide shines a spotlight on the insects in your garden.The introduction covers how to attract insects to yourgarden, the insect lover's year, a description of the parts of an insect anddetails of the insect orders described. For each species there is a keenlyobserved description to help you identify even the smallest creature, as wellas one or two photographs labelled with distinguishing features. There are detailsof its life cycle from egg to adult, a calendar showing the time of year whenthe adult can be seen and star facts that give further proof of insects'fascinating lives.