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The Natural World
A range of books from really technical to lush coffee-table books. We have included specific guides to natural areas in Thailand in this section, rather than in the general guides section.
"Reefs to Rainforests: Mangroves to Mountains, a guide to South Thailand's natural wonders" by T. Henley. Available at Asia Books and other bookstores. |
"Reefs to Rainforests: Mangroves to Mountains, a guide to South Thailand's natural wonders" A glorious book. There aren't so many photographs, but the drawings are delightful, explanations clear, and diagrams of things like karst formation etc., easy to understand. Provides a needed guide to the natural areas of Southern Thailand, with a level of detail that is fascinating but not overwhelming. Definitely worth buying, and the profits go towards an environmental education project for children in the South. |
"Endangered Animals of Thailand" by S. Humphrey and J. Bain, 1990.
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"Endangered Animals of Thailand" A reference text rather than a guide book. Fascinating if somewhat depressing reading. Gives a clear indication not only of the incredible diversity of animal life in Thailand, but also of the threat to that diversity. There are few pictures, so you need other guides, e.g. Mammals of Thailand, if you're not familiar with all the species listed. Another key point this book brings out is how little is known about most of these animals - as we lose them! |
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"A Field Guide to the Wild Orchids of Thailand" Sorry! We're still going through this book. Check back later for a complete review. In the meantime, have a look at the description offered at Amazon.com (or send us your own review if you've bought this book!). |
"Wild Thailand" by B. Stewart-Cox and G. Curbitt, 1997.
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"Wild Thailand" Beautifully illustrated and well-written, this guide to "Wild Thailand" is more a coffee table book than a book to slip into your napsack. With a strong conservation message and loads of detail and insights it is well worth buying before or after a visit to Thailand. It also serves as a reference text, given how difficult it can be to get a comprehensive description of Thailand from other sources. One of our favourite books. |
"Mammals of Thailand" by Boonsong Lekagul & J. McNeely, 1988. Available at Asia Books and other bookstores. |
"Mammals of Thailand" The reference text for the mammals of Thailand, this hefty volume is definitely not something you want to carry around with you. Better to make field notes of animals you might see or buy a book designed to be a guide. Definitely worth getting if you are serious about studying the mammals of Thailand. Each reference includes black and white photographs of the animal (where available), pictures of the skull, a map of the range, and a description of the mammal and its ecology and behaviour. |
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