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A Naturalist’s Guide to theBirds of Malaysia is an easy-to-use, introductory photographic guide to 280bird species commonly seen in Malaysia (including the states of Sabah andSarawak on the island of Borneo). It is suitable for all levels of birder andis perfect for resident and visitor alike.High-quality photographs from some of Malaysia’s top naturephotographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which includenomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. Theuser-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography,opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listedspecies. The fully updated 4th edition contains a new checklist of all of thebirds of Malaysia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientificnames as well as Malay names, its status in each state as well as its globalstatus, following the BirdLife/IUCN Red List for birds 2025.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Spiders of Borneo is an easy-to-use, introductory identificationguide to 280 most commonly seen spider species in Borneo, that is perfect forresident and visitor alike. It is aimed at helping to create more awareness andinterest in Borneo's spiders - they are not hard to find, and there areprobably more unknown than known spiders out there to study.Theauthor's high quality photographs of spiders in their habitats also show imagesof the opposite sex where available. They are accompanied by concise speciesdescriptions, which include nomenclature, length, habitat and distribution. Theuser-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, whether Borneanspiders are dangerous, what are spiders, spider life history, observation &identification, where to find spiders, spider names and a glossary.

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Thailand is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Thailand’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography andclimate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Thailand encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2016.

An introductory identification guide to 280 birds found in the most frequently visited parts of Myanmar, with a further 100 related species referred to in the descriptions. The selection covers widespread, endemic and near-endemic species, as well as species that are rare and threatened in other parts of Asia but significant in Myanmar.High quality photographs from one of Myanmar's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Myanmar encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its vernacular name, its status in each state as well as its global IUCN status.

A complete photographic identification guide to all 113 reptile and amphibian species of Bali, perfect for resident and visitor alike.High-quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, occurrence and whether they are dangerous. The user-friendly introduction covers conservation, how to deal with snake bites, identification of body parts and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Bali encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names. This second edition has been updated with the latest taxonomy and recent photographs

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Nepal is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in Nepal.High-quality photographs from some of India's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation and opportunities for naturalists. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Nepal encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its vernacular name, its status in each state as well as its global IUCN status.

This photographic identification guide to 226 lizard species most commonly seen in mainland and maritime Southeast Asia (covering Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Peninsular and east Malaysia, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam) 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 climate and geography, lizard taxonomy, and habitats. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the lizards of Southeast Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2021 and its status in each country.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of the Philippines is an introductory photographic guide to 289 butterfly species commonly seen in the Philippines. High quality photographs from the Philippines' top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, wing size, larval foodplant, distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers species and subspecies, butterfly observation, areas to visit, some butterfly facts, identification and taxonomy, and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the butterflies of the Philippines with their current global status and endemicity.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Australia is an introductory photographic guide to 280 butterfly species commonly seen in Australia, and is perfect for residents and visitors alike. The 2nd edition includes extensive updates to the text, featuring revised taxonomy and multiple new images of the species covered.High-quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habitat and habits. The user-friendly introduction covers the structure and life cycle of butterflies and their behaviour as a key to observing them. Also included is an up-to-date checklist of the butterflies of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names and is IUCN status.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Frogs of Australia is an introductory photographic guide to the 247 species and 9 subspecies of frog most commonly seen in Australia, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the geography and climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders and families. The second edition includes eight new species, updated taxonomy and numerous new photographs. Also included is an up-to-date checklist of all of the frogs of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, its presence in a particular state or territory and its global IUCN status as at 2018.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is an introductory photographic identification guide to 250 bird species, including the most commonly seen, unique and endemic species. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand's youngest nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of New Zealand encompassing, for each species, its English, Maori and scientific names, local status, and threat level, updated in 2022.The fully revised second edition has 13 new species and over 200 new photos.

A Naturalist’s Guide to theInsects of India is an introductory photographic guide to 280 insect speciescommonly seen in India, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. Highquality photographs from India’s top nature photographers are accompanied bydetailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution,habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography andclimate, how to identify insects, and a glossary. Also included is anall-important checklist of all of the insect families of India encompassing thenumber of genera, species and subspecies in each.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identificationguide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and isperfect for resident and visitor alike.Thereis much to enjoy, whether an armchair reader, casual hiker or long-time expert.The swallowtails of Hong Kong, for example, are widespread and spectacular.With more than 20 species, Hong Kong offers more variety of these butterfliesthan any major city in the world. Even the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, was impressedby the remarkable butterflies of the Fragrant Harbour.Thisbook combines high quality photographs from a broad swathe of Hong Kong's topphotographers with detailed species descriptions. The text cuts through jargon,allowing readers to quickly distinguish different butterflies and see how eachfits in the broader context. Local range, abundance and seasonality notes makeit much easier to find a wide range of butterflies and, in the process, to seemore of Hong Kong. The user-friendly introduction covers the origins ofbutterflies, their physical characteristics, butterfly family trees andbehaviour. Also included is an all-important checklist of the butterflies of HongKong encompassing, for each species, its common English, Chinese and scientificname, and status in Hong Kong.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Dangerous Creatures of Australia is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 280 species of dangerous creature commonly encountered in Australia. The species include terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.High quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, as well as the level of danger. The user-friendly introduction covers the geography and climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders and families. The fully updated second edition includes many new photographs and updated taxonomy.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Australia is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 280 bird species seen in Australia, including the most commonly seen and rare endemic species. High quality photographs from the author and other top Australian nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and local and IUCN status. In this fourth edition many photos have been updated and species level taxonomy follows IOC version 13.1 (Gill et al. 2023), while common names follow nomenclature of The BirdLife Australia Working List of Australian Birds version 3.0 (BirdLife Australia, 2019).

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies & Moths of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use introductory identification guide to 361 species of butterfly and moth found in Aotearoa New ZealandHigh-quality photographs from the author and the regions' top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitats, and conservation information. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, habitats, moth and butterfly identification, survey methods and a glossary. The final section contains an all-important checklist of all of the Lepidoptera of New Zealand.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Insects of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use, introductory photographicguide to New Zealand's insects that is perfect for resident and visitor alike.It includes the familiar faces of Aotearoa's most common insect species, whilstalso introducing the iconic, rare and threatened.High-qualityphotographs from the author and the regions's top nature photographers areaccompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size,distribution, habits and habitats, and conservation information. Theuser-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, habitats, insectidentification and a glossary. The final section contains an all-importantchecklist of all of the insect families of New Zealand encompassing riskcategory and New Zealand conservation status.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 129 species of mammal commonly encountered in the Southeast Asia region (covering Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam).High quality photographs from some of the region's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, as well as interesting snippets of information about the mammals. The user-friendly introduction covers details on habitats, advice on mammal watching, notes on taxonomy and information on threats to the wildlife. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the mammals of Southeast Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and IUCN status. The third edition features completely updated taxonomy, new species and a revised checklist splitting Peninsular and East Malaysia (Borneo)

ANaturalist's Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use introductory identificationguide to 267 species of New Zealand's fungi, described at species or genuslevel; perfect for residents and visitors alike.Highquality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, whichinclude nomenclature, size, identifying characteristics, habitat, possibleconfusion and edibility or toxicity. The user-friendly introduction gives anoverview of what fungi are, how to make a spore print, foraging, taxonomy andnaming, plus a glossary.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Birds of Britain & Northern Europe is an easy-to-use identificationguide to 280 bird species most commonly seen in Britain and North-West Europethat is perfect for amateur naturalists. High quality photographs from Britain'stop nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions,which include common and scientific name, length, distribution and habitat. Theuser-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitats, birdidentification and where to watch birds, as well as a glossary. This thirdedition contains updated taxonomy and species records.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Insects of Britain & Northern Europe is an easy-to-use identificationguide to 280 insect species commonly seen in Britain and North-West Europethat is perfect for amateur naturalists. High quality photographs from Britain'stop nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions,which include common and scientific name, height, distribution and habitat. Theuser-friendly introduction covers the different habitats, life-cycles and thestudy and conservation of insects.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Mushrooms of Britain and North-West Europe is an easy-to-use identificationguide to 280 mushroom and toadstool species commonly found in Britain andnorthern Europe that is perfect for amateur naturalists. High qualityphotographs from Britain's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailedspecies descriptions, which include common and scientific name, height,distribution, habitat and edibility or toxicity. The user-friendly introductioncovers mushroom structure, fungal distribution as well as advice on mushroomhunting and finding the ones that are good to eat.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Wild Flowers of Britain & Northern Europe is an easy-to-use identificationguide to 280 wild flower species commonly seen in Britain and North-West Europe that is perfect for the amateur naturalist. High quality photographs from Britain'stop nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions,which include common and scientific name, height, distribution, floweringperiod and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the differenthabitats, flower structure, a checklist to aid identification and a glossary.

A Naturalist’s Guide to theSnakes of Australia is aneasy-to-use identification guide to all of Australia’s 240 snake species andsubspecies. This fully updated 3rd edition includes a new species,around 70 new photographs and a completely revised checklist of all ofAustralia’s snakes. Thehigh quality photographs from Australia’s top nature photographers areaccompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size,distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers thegeography and climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders andfamilies. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of Australiaencompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its globalIUCN status as at 2024.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies ofBritain & NorthernEurope is an easy-to-use, fully comprehensive guide to the 159 butterflyspecies found in Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. It is perfectfor amateur naturalists. High-quality photographs are accompanied by detailedspecies descriptions, which include common and scientific name, wingspan,distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers living withbutterflies, anatomy, behaviour, enemies and friends, ecology, updated distributiondetails and conservation information.

ANaturalist’s Guide to the Garden Birds of Britain & Ireland is an easy-to-use, introductory photographicguide to 90 garden bird species commonly seen in or over the gardens of Britainand Ireland and is perfect for amateur naturalists. High quality photographsfrom Britain’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed speciesdescriptions, which include common and scientific name, length, distributionand habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers classification, makinggardens attractive for birds, nest boxes and conservation, as well as aglossary. This fully updated third edition, revised by Marianne Taylor, contains reviseddescriptions, green, amber or red listings for conservation status and many newphotos.

ANaturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Aotearoa New Zealand is an introductory photographicguide to 250 bird species in New Zealand, including the most commonly seen, residentand endemic species. Designed for all levels of birder, it is perfect for localsand visitors alike. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, whichinclude nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendlyintroduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites forviewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of allof the birds of New Zealand encompassing, for each species, its English, Māoriand scientific names, local status, and threat level, updated in 2026.Thefully revised third edition features the latest research and over 100spectacular new photos of Aotearoa New Zealand’s birdlife.

A Naturalist’s Guide to theButterflies of Australia isan easy-to-use, introductory photographic guide to 280 species of butterfly mostcommonly seen in Australia. It is suitable for all levels of naturalist, and isperfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs fromAustralia’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed speciesdescriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habitat andhabits. The user-friendly introduction covers the structure and life cycle ofbutterflies and their behaviour as a key to observing them. Also included is anup-to-date checklist of the butterflies of Australia encompassing, for eachspecies, its common and scientific names and its IUCN status. Thefully updated third edition includes extensive updates to the text taxonomy andmany new images of the species covered.

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Frogs of Australia is an easy-to-use photographic identification guide to the 262 species and 6 subspecies of frog in Australia. It is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from Australia’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers communication and calling behaviour, breeding and life cycles, frogs as indicators of environmental health and amphibian declines, frog observation and ethical field study techniques, and frog-friendly gardens. The third edition features a new introduction, a completely revised section on tree frogs to reflect the latest taxonomy, 15 new species and numerous new photographs. Also included is an up-to-date checklist of all of the frogs of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, its presence in a particular state or territory and its global IUCN status as at 2025.