Wildlife of Southeast Asia

Wildlife of Southeast Asia

by Susan Myers
Wildlife of Southeast Asia

Wildlife of Southeast Asia

by Susan Myers

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Overview

This handy photographic guide offers a stunning look at the wildlife of Southeast Asia, which includes Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, and Singapore. Accessible text and more than 500 color photographs help readers to learn about and identify the most common species found in the region, particularly the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects that visitors will most likely encounter. Detailed photos are accompanied on facing pages by succinct species accounts highlighting key identification features, status, and distribution. The book's brief introduction offers readers useful information on major wildlife sites as well as practical advice on making the most of a wildlife-watching trip.

Wildlife of Southeast Asia is the essential resource for visitors and residents interested in the fauna of this fascinating area of the world.

  • A photographic guide to the wildlife of Southeast Asia, including Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, and Singapore
  • More than 500 stunning color photographs
  • Accessible species accounts highlight key identification features, status, and distribution
  • A brief introduction discusses wildlife locations and practical travel know-how

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780691154855
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 06/07/2016
Series: Princeton Pocket Guides , #14
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Susan Myers has led specialist birding tours in the Asian and Australasian region for more than fifteen years. She now works with WINGS Birding Tours, based in Arizona. Myers is the author of Birds of Borneo (Princeton).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 6

Geographic Coverage 6

Measurements 6

Basic Tips for Visitors 8

Guide to the Best Spots for Viewing Wildlife in Southeast Asia 10

Species Accounts

Birds 26

Mammals 174

Reptiles 210

Frogs 226

Invertebrates 230

References 244

Photo Credits 244

Index 249

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Wildlife of Southeast Asia is a valuable and worthwhile addition to the field guide literature. The text conveys just the right amount of information for nonexperts unfamiliar with the region's fauna and the photographs will serve users well."—Robert Hutchinson, company director of Birdtour Asia

"In this logical and straightforward guide, Myers displays an excellent knowledge of the fauna of Southeast Asia. The well-chosen photos will help readers with quick identifications in the field."—Con Foley, wildlife photographer

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