{"product_id":"asias-wildlife-a-journey-to-the-forests-of-hope-proceeds-support-birdlife-international-hardcover","title":"Asia's Wildlife: A Journey to the Forests of Hope (Proceeds Support Birdlife International) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFanny Lai\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBjorn Olesen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHih Princess Takamado\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Close-up views of endangered fauna in their natural habitats are difficult enough to obtain, but the breathtaking artistic quality of the photography in this valuable documentation of Asia's disappearing forest habitats makes this book highly recommended for both scientists and nature lovers alike.\" --Robert Stuebing, The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. Author of \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to the Snakes of Borneo\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsia's Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e provides rare insights into Asia's breathtaking tropical forests and the rare species that inhabit them--many of which are now endangered. Proceeds from this book will go to support the conservation activities of BirdLife International. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProduced to raise funds and awareness of nature conservation through their Forest of Hope program, \u003ci\u003eAsia's Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e is a mesmerizing year-long photographic journey of the expedition taken by Fanny Lai and photographer Bjorn Olesen. Readers can become part of their journey as they observe, photograph, and describe Asia's most distinctive animal species. The trip brings you to the most remote and biodiverse forests in eight different countries in Asia, and gives you the opportunity to learn about rarely seen--let alone photographed--endangered animal species. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 190 images and illustrations feature 129 different animal species, of which 72 are national endemics, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Giant Cloud Rat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe majestic Philippine Eagle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe critically endangered Helmeted Hornbill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many other fascinating creatures!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these precious forests, as well as very real threats to the future of the animals and habitats.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFanny Lai\u003c\/b\u003e is passionate about wildlife. She is a cartoonist, author, travel writer and former Group CEO of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, which comprises Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and River Safari. She is equally known for her entrepreneurial business development skills following a career that has spanned more than 30 years in branding, marketing and corporate management. She holds an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBjorn Olesen\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired corporate executive, award-winning wildlife photographer, author and committed conservationist. A Singapore permanent resident, he has lived more than 30 years in Asia traveling to many of the most exciting wildlife sites on the continent. His articles and images have appeared in numerous local and overseas publications. All his photos are available free of charge to non-profit conservation NGOs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForeword by \u003cb\u003eHIH Princess Takamado\u003c\/b\u003e of Japan. Honorary President of BirdLife International. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Editor: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYong Ding Li\u003c\/b\u003e carried out his Ph.D. research in conservation and ecology at the Australian National University. He currently works on forest and wetland conservation policy at BirdLife International's Asia Division. Passionate about wildlife since his childhood, Ding Li has traveled widely across some of the remotest parts of Asia. Ding Li has written over 40 papers and four books on the wildlife and ecology of the region, most recently the best-selling \u003ci\u003eBest 100 Birdwatching Sites in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.7 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767969579296,"sku":"9780794608255","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2a76b6ff32b5801c9b89f534a719a91c.webp?v=1780321817","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/asias-wildlife-a-journey-to-the-forests-of-hope-proceeds-support-birdlife-international-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}