The National Parks and Other Wild Places of Malaysia (National Pks/Other Wild Places) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Gerald S. Cubitt (Photographer), World Wildlife Fund Malaysia (Corporate Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001 | Series: National Pks/Other Wild Places

Many of Malaysia's wildest places are now protected and preserved by well-established national parks and sanctuaries where visitors can see the abundance of wildlife and where landscapes and lifestyles remain unchanged. These reserves cover a wide variety of habitats and offer an experience of nature at close quarters, for example the rainforests of Taman Negara - Peninsular Malaysia's premier national park - Kinabalu Park in Sabah, dominated by the granite peaks of its mountains, and the limestone caves of the Niah and Gunung Mulu national parks. This book profiles all of the main parks and key wild areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. The highlights of each area - scenery, animal and plant life, indigenous peoples and conservation projects - are given comprehensive coverage, there are also individual maps showing each area's main features, routes and trails. Information panels provide details on such practicalities as access, accommodation, when to go and what activities are on offer.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

A team of wildlife and conservation experts from WWF Malaysia, headed by Dr G.W.H. Davison, has collaborated to produce this book. WWF Malaysia, established in 1972, is a registered trust fund concerned with the wise use of all natural resources. Dr Davison, who has worked on its behalf for many years, is also the author of the highly regarded Photographic Guides to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore and the Birds of Borneo, both published by New Holland. Gerald Cubitt is one of the world's leading nature photographers. His many visits to South-east Asia have been recorded in a series of stunning images and among the many books that contain his portrayals of animals, birds, plants, places and people, Wild Malaysia, This is Malaysia and This is Borneo are all published by New Holland. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: New Holland Books; illustrated edition edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853686263
• ISBN-13: 978-1853686269
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,791,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)