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Asia's wildlife : a journey to the Forests of Hope / Fanny Lai & Bjorn Olesen ; editor, Yong Ding Li ; [foreword by HIH Princess Takamado of Japan].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Singapore : [Place of publication not identified] : Bjorn Olesen Wildlife Photography : Periplus Editions ; Birdlife International, 2018Distributor: North Clarendon, VT : Distributed [in] North America, Latin America & Europe by Tuttle Publishing Description: 265 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0794608132
  • 9780794608132
Other title:
  • Journey to the Forests of Hope
  • Asias wildlife
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QL84.5.A1 L35 2018
Summary: Come on a year-long photographic journey to the most remote and biodiverse forests in eight different countries in Asia and learn about rarely seen, let alone photographed, endangered animal species. Produced to raise funds and awareness of nature conservation through their Forest of Hope program; Asia's Wildlife is a mesmerizing account of the expedition taken by Fanny Lai and photographer, Bjorn Olesen to observe, photograph, and describe Asia's most distinctive animal species. Over 190 images and illustrations feature 129 different animal species, of which 72 are national endemics including: Giant Cloud Rats The Majestic Philippine Eagle The critically endangered Helmeted Hornbill And many, many more fascinating creatures! Ongoing conservation efforts to protect these precious forests are described as well as the real threats to the future. This book is a fascinating read that provides real insight into Tropical Asia's breath-taking forests and the rare species that inhabit them.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"Close-up views of endangered fauna in their natural habitats are difficult enough to obtain, but the breathtaking artistic quality of the photography in this valuable documentation of Asia's disappearing forest habitats makes this book highly recommended for both scientists and nature lovers alike." --Robert Stuebing, The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. Author of A Field Guide to the Snakes of Borneo

Asia's Wildlife provides rare insights into Asia's breathtaking tropical forests and the rare species that inhabit them--many of which are now endangered. Proceeds from this book will go to support the conservation activities of BirdLife International.

Produced to raise funds and awareness of nature conservation through their Forest of Hope program, Asia's Wildlife is a mesmerizing year-long photographic journey of the expedition taken by Fanny Lai and photographer Bjorn Olesen. Readers can become part of their journey as they observe, photograph, and describe Asia's most distinctive animal species. The trip brings you to the most remote and biodiverse forests in eight different countries in Asia, and gives you the opportunity to learn about rarely seen--let alone photographed--endangered animal species.

Over 190 images and illustrations feature 129 different animal species, of which 72 are national endemics, including: The Giant Cloud Rat The majestic Philippine Eagle The critically endangered Helmeted Hornbill And many other fascinating creatures! Discover the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these precious forests, as well as very real threats to the future of the animals and habitats.

"In support of BirdLife International"--Cover.

Forests of Hope (FoH) is a conservation program of BirdLife International focusing on conserving and restoring forests, combating climate change, and benefitting local people and community. (Background, page 14)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-253) and index.

Come on a year-long photographic journey to the most remote and biodiverse forests in eight different countries in Asia and learn about rarely seen, let alone photographed, endangered animal species. Produced to raise funds and awareness of nature conservation through their Forest of Hope program; Asia's Wildlife is a mesmerizing account of the expedition taken by Fanny Lai and photographer, Bjorn Olesen to observe, photograph, and describe Asia's most distinctive animal species. Over 190 images and illustrations feature 129 different animal species, of which 72 are national endemics including: Giant Cloud Rats The Majestic Philippine Eagle The critically endangered Helmeted Hornbill And many, many more fascinating creatures! Ongoing conservation efforts to protect these precious forests are described as well as the real threats to the future. This book is a fascinating read that provides real insight into Tropical Asia's breath-taking forests and the rare species that inhabit them.

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