Wild Malaysia

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.