Wildlife of Southeast Asia (Princeton Pocket Guides, 14)

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 This handy photographic guide offers a stunning look at the wildlife of Southeast Asia, which includes Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. 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, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam* 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.-- Source other than Library of Congress Cover Title Copyright Dedication CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction Geographic Coverage Measurements Basic Tips for Visitors Guide to the Best Spots for Viewing Wildlife in Southeast Asia Species Accounts Birds Mammals Reptiles Frogs Invertebrates References Photo Credits Index