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A Field Guide tothe Reptiles of Borneo is a fullycomprehensive guide to the 321 species of reptile recorded from Borneo,covering crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes. With photographs from theauthor and other top nature photographers, each species is illustrated andmapped.The generalintroduction includes details of Borneo’s geology, climate and vegetation;abbreviations and conventions, the topography of crocodiles, turtles, lizardsand snakes, a section on treatment for snake envenomation, and a glossary oftechnical terms. There is an introduction to each family as well as dichotomouskeys as a quick aid to identification. The species descriptions include thecommon English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in BahasaIndonesia and Bahasa Malaysia, size, identification features, details ofhabitat and behaviour, a distribution map for Borneo and distribution detailsincluding outside the island, plus the current IUCN Red List Category.

This fully revised and updated 3rd edition of A Naturalist's Guide to the Snakes of Southeast Asia is an easy-to-use identification guide to 264 snake species most commonly found in Southeast Asia (covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali), and is perfect for resident and visitor alike.High quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers snake topography, how to deal with snake bites and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of Southeast Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2020 and its status in each country.

Amphibians by virtue of their thin, moist, permeable skins are poorly protected from harsh environments and are especially susceptible to chemical changes, desiccation, and alteration of their habitat.

​"Alfred Russel Wallace- His Predecessors and Successors. Naturalists, Explorers and Field Scientists in South-east Asia and Australasia. An International Conference" will be the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of studies on Alfred Russel Wallace and other natural historians, past and present, as well as contemporary research on South-east Asian and Australasian biological diversity. The conference will bring together leading researchers including biologists, ecologists, zoologists, botanists, geologists, anthropologists, social scientists and others from around the world. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: history of biology, biodiversity, anthropology, geology, conservation, ecosystem management, environmental impact assessments, environmental law, environmental policies, landscape management and habitat restoration and management.