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Phillipps Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo (2nd edition)
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Phillipps Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo (2nd edition)
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Quentin Phillipps
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Illustrated by Karen Phillipps
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Series | Phillipps Field Guide |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:400 | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781912081950
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Classifications | Dewey:599.095983 |
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Audience | |
Edition |
2nd edition
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Illustrations |
141 colour plates, 160 maps
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
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Imprint |
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
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NZ Release Date |
1 April 2023 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A fully updated second edition of this user-friendly field guide to the mammals of Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan. The book gives descriptions of all 247 land mammals and 30 marine species. These are superbly illustrated in 141 colour plates. Each plate is accompanied by species descriptions covering taxonomy, size, range, distribution, habits and status. Distribution is shown by detailed thumbnail maps. There are 7 habitat plates, 12 regional maps, fast-find graphic indexes and a full overview of vegetation, climate and ecology.
Author Biography
Quentin Phillipps has been interested in the wildlife and natural history of Borneo all his life. He was born in Sandakan, Sabah and educated there, then at King's College Cambridge. Karen Phillipps was also born in Sandakan then studied graphic design at Camberwell College of Arts and Technology, London. Karen has illustrated numerous books on Asian wildlife
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