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The Encyclopedia of Malaysia 3: Animals

Yong Hoi Sen

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Description:Malaysia is rich in wildlife. The country's equatorial climate has encouraged the evolution of an exceptional number and variety of animal species, in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as in Peninsular Malaysia. This volume introduces the animals of Malaysia in a way never done before. There are many different environments for animals in Malaysia, including mangroves, mountainsides and rivers, former mining land, primary and secondary forest and open fields. The resulting diversity includes over 1,000 species of butterflies, more than 600 species of birds, 280 species of mammals, 140 species of snakes and 165 species of frogs and toads. Many of the species are endemic to Malaysia—they are not found anywhere else in the world. New species are constantly being identified, especially in the depths of the rainforest. This book explores this exciting world of animals, many of which are not only important economically, but valuable as part of the world's gene bank.Each section of the volume deals with a major group of animals—mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, aquatic animals, chelicerates, myriapods and annelids, insects, and parasites—focusing on the main species in Malaysia, their habitats, characteristics, habits, and the roles they play in the ecosystem. A final section discusses the importance of conserving Malaysia's animal diversity in the face of rapid industrialization and the commercial demands for animal products—and how the country is trying to achieve this aim.The text has been written by well-known academics and wildlife experts, and there are over 800 full-colour illustrations, including 200 drawings, specially commissioned.The Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the first authoritative single reference source to be produced on Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant developing countries. Over 400 academics and subject specialists from Malaysia and overseas have contributed to the encyclopedia, which has been developed with the guidance of a distinguished editorial board. Great emphasis is placed on the visual content of the series, which is illustrated in full color throughout. Each volume features photographs, archival material, artwork, maps, diagrams and charts, which help bring to life the thematic double-page spreads which form the encyclopedia's core structure. In addition, each volume contains a general introduction, glossary, bibliography and index.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Encyclopedia of Malaysia 3: Animals. To get started finding The Encyclopedia of Malaysia 3: Animals, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 1998

ISBN: 9813018410

Description: Malaysia is rich in wildlife. The country's equatorial climate has encouraged the evolution of an exceptional number and variety of animal species, in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as in Peninsular Malaysia. This volume introduces the animals of Malaysia in a way never done before. There are many different environments for animals in Malaysia, including mangroves, mountainsides and rivers, former mining land, primary and secondary forest and open fields. The resulting diversity includes over 1,000 species of butterflies, more than 600 species of birds, 280 species of mammals, 140 species of snakes and 165 species of frogs and toads. Many of the species are endemic to Malaysia—they are not found anywhere else in the world. New species are constantly being identified, especially in the depths of the rainforest. This book explores this exciting world of animals, many of which are not only important economically, but valuable as part of the world's gene bank.Each section of the volume deals with a major group of animals—mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, aquatic animals, chelicerates, myriapods and annelids, insects, and parasites—focusing on the main species in Malaysia, their habitats, characteristics, habits, and the roles they play in the ecosystem. A final section discusses the importance of conserving Malaysia's animal diversity in the face of rapid industrialization and the commercial demands for animal products—and how the country is trying to achieve this aim.The text has been written by well-known academics and wildlife experts, and there are over 800 full-colour illustrations, including 200 drawings, specially commissioned.The Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the first authoritative single reference source to be produced on Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant developing countries. Over 400 academics and subject specialists from Malaysia and overseas have contributed to the encyclopedia, which has been developed with the guidance of a distinguished editorial board. Great emphasis is placed on the visual content of the series, which is illustrated in full color throughout. Each volume features photographs, archival material, artwork, maps, diagrams and charts, which help bring to life the thematic double-page spreads which form the encyclopedia's core structure. In addition, each volume contains a general introduction, glossary, bibliography and index.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Encyclopedia of Malaysia 3: Animals. To get started finding The Encyclopedia of Malaysia 3: Animals, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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