Wild Borneo The Wildlife and Scenery of Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan

by Garbutt, Nick; Prudente, J. Cede

• ISBN13: 9780262072748
• ISBN10: 0262072742
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-07-07
• Publisher: The MIT Press

Summary

The island of Borneo is a place of great natural beauty and rich biodiversity. From the peaks of the majestic Mount Kinabalu to the enchanting coral-fringed islands that lie offshore, with vast tracts of lush rainforest in between, Borneo's landscape is as varied as it is magnificent. In Wild Borneo, author Nick Garbutt embarks upon a fascinating investigation into the wonders of this island, exploring every aspect of Borneo's terrain, from its rainforest-covered lowland areas to its mountain ranges, highland areas, and winding rivers. He shows us the profusion of flora and fauna living within these habitats, including the enormous Rafflesiaflower, the carnivorous Pitcher plants, snakes, frogs and lizards that fly, fish that walk on mud, and rich and varied bird life. The island is home to a diversity of mammal species, some of which are highly unusual, including the outrageous-looking Proboscis Monkey, the remarkably tolerant Bornean Pygmy Elephant, the diminutive and shaggy Sumatran Rhinoceros, the native Bornean Orang-utan, and the doe-eyed, endearing Slow Loris. Published in association with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, Wild Borneoalso examines the ongoing attempts to preserve the island's natural resources in the face of commercial logging and large-scale land clearing. Illustrated with more than 200 stunning photographs, this book offers a vivid celebration of Borneo's many natural wonders.

Author Biography

Nick Garbutt is an award-winning wildlife author and photographer. He contributes articles and photographs to numerous magazines worldwide and is a Special Lecturer in Wildlife Photography at Nottingham University. Author of the acclaimed Mammals of Madagascar, he has twice been a winner of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.

Cede Prudente is a professional conservationist and photographer. His photograph of a swinging orangutan won the Best Still Photography Award at the 2007 Wildlife Asian Film Festival.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 8
Foreword	p. 9
Introduction	p. 10
The Habitats and Flora of Borneo
Mangrove and Nipa Coastal Forest	p. 18
Freshwater Swamp Forest	p. 24
Dipterocarp Forest	p. 27
Heath Forest	p. 35
Montane Forest	p. 41
The Wildlife of Borneo
Marine Life	p. 52
Invertebrates	p. 54
Amphibians	p. 66
Reptiles	p. 72
Birds	p. 86
Mammals	p. 96
The People of Borneo
Indigenous Culture and Trade	p. 136
The Heart of Borneo
The Heart of Borneo Project	p. 144
The Summit of Borneo: Mount Kinabalu
The Mountain: Myths and Reality	p. 150
Ecotourism and Conservation
Development and the Heart of Borneo	p. 160
Top Wildlife-Watching Locations	p. 162
Glossary	p. 172
Wildlife Guides and Reference Volumes	p. 172
Useful Contacts and Addresses	p. 173
Index	p. 174
Credits and Acknowledgements	p. 176
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