Product Description

Few places conjure images of darkness and mystery like Borneo; the island has long nourished the imagination of naturalists and travellers alike. From the heights of Mount Kinabalu to pristine coral-fringed islands off-shore with vast tracts of lush rainforest between, this diversity of habitats supports a tremendous array of endearing and intriguing species. There are mammals, lizards, snakes and frogs that fly, fish that 'walk' on mud, monkeys that dive and swim, plants that eat insects and flowers the size of dustbin lids. Illustrated throughout with over 200 stunning photographs, "Wild Borneo" is a celebration of - and a showcase for - the splendour and diversity of the island's natural history. Written in an engaging, educational and thought-provoking style, it also describes the ongoing efforts of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to protect and nurture Borneo's wealth of natural resources, and is published in association with this world-renowned organization.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #236694 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

About the Author
Nick Garbutt is an award-winning wildlife author and photographer. Nick regularly contributes articles and photographs to magazines such as National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Africa Geographic, and Outdoor Photography. He is also a Special Lecturer in Wildlife Photography and Imaging at his old University in Nottingham. In 2000, Nick won the Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife. J. Cede Prudente is a professional conservationist and photographer. Born in Lahad Datu, Cede's passion for nature began in 1990, leading tours to see the wildlife of Kinabatangan. His continuous support of nature conservation gave him the opportunity to lead Partners for Wetlands, a project initiated by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In May 2000, WWF-Netherlands and WWF-Malaysia conducted a joint Wildlife Photographic Exhibition showcasing his work.

Customer Reviews

A Comprehensive Guide To Borneo's Wildlife
Essentially 'Wild Borneo' equates to an illustrated list of the plants and animals of the island and in which regions they are found. Although it is of course impossible to mention every species, the book does a good job of covering most groups in reasonable detail.

The book begins with a section on the various habitats on the island and the main floral components of each. The second section is by far the largest and features extensive chapters on all the animal groups in varying amounts of detail. The book concludes with several small sections on human impact and conservation.

The big disappointment of this book is in fact the photographs. Although they show good profiles of the animals, they rarely feature any behaviour or character so can end up being a bit dull. Furthermore most of the really unusual or interesting species are not featured and we have to make do with closely related species which are no doubt commoner and easier to photograph.

Although it can sometimes appear to be a cross between a tourist guide and a conservationists hymn sheet, it is well written and gives detailed info on a wide range of species. While it gives particular focus to high profile species such as the orangutan, it also does a great job of covering all forms of life on Borneo and is a great ambassador for rainforest conservation.

Overall I would say that this is a great book with which to learn about Borneo's natural world. However if you want mind-blowing photography look elsewhere.

Just what you need to know as a visitor
This book is easy to read with enough photos of the wildlife it describes.
The information provided for the ecosystems and wildlife is enough without unecessary details. That book is adequate to read before you visit Borneo so as to have fundamental knowledge of the places you visit and see.
Higly recommended for the wildlife traveller.

Excellent book
Beautiful book, full of information and pictures. I bought this book for my daughter and she loves it!!