Wild Borneo

The island of Borneo is a place of great natural beauty and rich
biodiversity. From the peaks of the majestic Mount Kinabalu to the enchanting
coral-fringed islands that lie offshore, with vast tracts of lush rainforest in
between, Borneo's landscape is as varied as it is magnificent. In Wild Borneo,
author Nick Garbutt embarks upon a fascinating investigation into the wonders of
this island, exploring every aspect of Borneo's terrain, from its rainforest-covered
lowland areas to its mountain ranges, highland areas, and winding rivers. He shows
us the profusion of flora and fauna living within these habitats, including the
enormous Rafflesia flower, the carnivorous Pitcher plants, snakes, frogs and lizards
that fly, fish that walk on mud, and rich and varied bird life. The island is home
to a diversity of mammal species, some of which are highly unusual, including the
outrageous-looking Proboscis Monkey, the remarkably tolerant Bornean Pygmy Elephant,
the diminutive and shaggy Sumatran Rhinoceros, the native Bornean Orang-utan, and
the doe-eyed, endearing Slow Loris.Published in association with the World Wildlife
Fund for Nature, Wild Borneo also examines the ongoing attempts to preserve the
island's natural resources in the face of commercial logging and large-scale land
clearing. Illustrated with more than 200 stunning photographs, this book offers a
vivid celebration of Borneo's many natural wonders.