The Natural History of the Proboscis Monkey Tapa blanda - 2011

Kota Kinabalu, 2011. Well illustrated, small slim 8vo, pp 126, paperback, a very good copy. [The machinations of fate have converged our paths upon the tip of the third largest island in the world - the state of Sabah on Malaysian Borneo. A mysterious place seemingly untouched by the age of globalisation and, for the uninitiated, one which can still conjure up wild images of impenetrable rainforests, impassable mountain ranges, undiscovered head-hunting tribes and a diversity of weird and untamed animals beyond one’s most vivid imagination. Travelling along the water highways of the major rivers and estuaries in Sabah, one is bound to be drawn to the unmistakable sights of little orange visages breaking through the monotonous green and brown of the forest fabric, and the boisterous honks and growls awakening the tranquillity of the forest silence. This is what brought us together on this common journey of discovery, an animal that astounded early explorers and which still fascinates many today -… Leer más

Natural History Publications (Borneo), 2011. 126, col photos. . PB. NEW. . This book describes the natural history of the proboscis monkey found on Malaysian Borneo. It presents novel research data on the species and also highlights some of the areas where urgent action is needed to safeguard the long-term survival of the species. Specific research priorities are also recommended, including long-term monitoring of population numbers and distribution, and more accurate habitat and land use classifications.The book will also appeal to a wider audience as information of interest to the general public and the wildlife enthusiast is also included. From an eco-tourism point of view, the importance of the proboscis monkey as a flagship species cannot be underestimated, as it is an easily observable animal with high encounter rates in the wild. Useful information is also included on recommended places to observe the proboscis monkey, as well as guidelines for observing them so as to minimise disturbance and… Leer más

Kota Kinabalu: Natural History Publications (Borneo), 2011. Paperback. New. An extensive, but brief guide to one of the more distinctive inhabitants of the Sabah jungle, the 'grotesque' and 'ludicrous' proboscis monkey. 126 pages. For further details, please see the scanned contents page. Weight 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia