The National Parks And Other Wild Places Of Thailand

This text describes and illustrates the major protected areas and other wild places in Thailand. From the endless forests and exotic mammals of Huai Kha Khaeng to the hidden islands of And Thong, the book brings to life the country's natural splendour.

Gerald Cubitt an acclaimed natural history photographer captures the splendor and diversity of Thailand's plant and animal life. His ability to make even the hog-nosed bat look cute, and extensive coverage of Thailand's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries may lead some readers to mistake this f

This illustrated guide describes the major protected areas and other wild regions of the entire country of Indonesia. It includes colour maps and visitor information panels with details of access, accommodation, and outdoor activities.

This magnificent book, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund For Nature Malaysia, profiles all the main parks and key wild areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. Through an informative and illuminating text, compiled by wildlife and conservation experts, the book reveals the key aspects of each featured area: its geography and landscape, its wildlife and plantlife, its local communities, and its conservation status. Individual colour maps show each area's location in the country and visitor information, on practicalities and on activities such as trekking, birdwatching and diving, is given throughout. Travellers and tourists, nature-watchers and adventurers will all enjoy this evocative celebration of Malaysia's natural heritage.

This exploration of the oceans describes the marine plants and animals that inhabit our planet, whether in the coldest water of the ice-bound Poles, the warmest tropical seas, at the surface or in the deep ocean. The text is combined with pictures of ocean dwellers from jellyfish to blue whales. Each chapter highlights an aspect of marine life.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 42. Chapters: National parks of Thailand, Parks in Thailand, Wildlife sanctuaries of Thailand, World Heritage Sites in Thailand, Zoos in Thailand, Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, List of national parks of Thailand, Khao Phra Wihan National Park, Phu Kradueng National Park, Khao Yai National Park, Elephant Nature Park, Ban Chiang, Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, Similan Islands, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Protected areas of Thailand, Khao Luang, Surin Islands, Tarutao National Marine Park, Chiang Mai Night Safari, Mu Ko Phetra National Park, Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Doi Phu Kha National Park, Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Dong Phaya Yen Mountains, Khlong Phraya Wildlife Sanctuary, Phang Nga Bay, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ramkhamhaeng National Park, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaeng Krachan National Park, Budo-Su-ngai Padi National Park, Safari World, Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Namtok Chat Trakan National Park, Khao Sok, Thale Ban National Park, Mu Ko Lanta National Park, Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park, Si Satchanalai National Park, Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Pang Sida National Park, Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park, Western Forest Complex, Mae Yom National Park, Tai Rom Yen National Park, Than Sadet-Ko Pha-Ngan National Park, Historical parks of Thailand, Khlong Wang Chao National Park, Khlong Yan Wildlife Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Zoo, Panda pornography, Khao Laem National Park, Erawan National Park, Kaeng Krung National Park, Khlong Phanom National Park, Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Elephantstay, Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary, Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary, Si Phang-nga National Park, Reserved animals of Thailand, Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park, Mae Wong National Park, Dusit Zoo, ..

A moving, inspiring, personal look at the vastly changing world of wildlife on planet earth as a result of human incursion, and the crucial work of animal and bird preservation across the globe being done by scientists, field biologists, zoologists, environmentalists, and conservationists. From a longtime, much-admired activist, impassioned wildlife proponent and conservationist, former chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, four time Academy Award nominee, and Tony Award and two-time Emmy Award-winning actress. In Wild Things, Wild Places, Jane Alexander movingly, with a clear eye and a knowing, keen grasp of the issues and on what is being done in conservation and the worlds of science to help the planet's most endangered species to stay alive and thrive, writes of her steady and fervent immersion into the worlds of wildlife conservation, of her coming to know the scientists throughout the world--to her, the prophets in the wilderness--who are steeped in this work, of her travels with them--and on her own--to the most remote and forbidding areas of the world as they try to save many species, including ourselves.

In Wild Things, Wild Places actress, author, and conservationist Jane Alexander offers a moving first-hand assessment of what is being done to help the planet’s most at risk animals. In short reflections on her travels to some of the most remote and forbidding areas, she describes the ways in which human incursions into the natural world are destroying wildlife around the globe. With a clear eye and a keen grasp of the issues, Alexander highlights the remarkable work being done in the fields of science and conservation, and introduces readers to the field biologists, zoologists, environmentalists, and conservationists—the “prophets in the wilderness”—who have committed themselves to this essential effort. Inspiring and enlightening, Wild Things, Wild Places is a deeply personal look at the changing face of wildlife on planet Earth.