A Natural Paradise in Peril. The Malaysian Borneo Tropical Rainforest. 2021. illus. 384 p. gr8vo.

A comprehensive and in-depth introduction of the flora and fauna of the Malaysian Borneo rainforest.

Through the collaboration of scholars, experts, photographers, as well as local Malaysian conservation groups, it includes 11 content-rich chapters about a variety of topics from vibrant mixed dipterocarp forests and magnificent geographical landscapes to cultural history and rare animals & plants.

The main text is written in Chinese, but every chapter and section title is listed in both Chinese and English. In addition, the plants and animals all include scientific names, and technical terms are followed by their English academic equivalents.


Contents

CHAPTER 1
What Is a Tropical Rainforest? The Distribution and Significance of Tropical Rainforests in the World

CHAPTER 2
The Formation, Geology, Terrain, and Biogeography of Borneo

CHAPTER 3
Overview of Malaysian Borneo: Sarawak and Sabah

CHAPTER 4
Eight Types of Tropical Rainforests in Borneo
1 Mangroves
2 Sandy Beach and Sandstone Cliff Forests
3 Peat Swamp Forests
4 Riparian and Alluvial Forests
5 Tropical Heath Forests
6 Limestone Forests
7 Mixed Dipterocarp Forests
8 Montane Forests
9 Rafflesia: The Biggest Flower in the World
10 Carnivorous Plants as Predators
11 Zingiberaceae: Not Just a Spice of Life
12 Mycoheterotrophic Plants Depending on Other Plants
13 The Beauty of Orchids
14 Bryophytes: Rainforest Elves

CHAPTER 5
Vertebrates of Borneo
1 The Interactions between Animals and Plants
2 Mammals of Borneo
3 Colorful Island of Aves
4 Amphibians, Reptiles, and Fishes of Tropical Rainforests

CHAPTER 6
Invertebrates of Borneo
1 Insect Diversity
2 Terrestrial Invertebrates Diversity
3 Magic in Tropical Rainforests: Camouflage, Cryptic Coloration, and Mimicry

CHAPTER 7
The People’s Way of Life in Tropical Rainforests

CHAPTER 8
The Economic Relationships between Indigenous Tribes and Tropical Rainforests in Malaysian Borneo

CHAPTER 9
Sustainable Rainforest Management in Malaysian Borneo

CHAPTER 10
Natural World Heritage Sites in Borneo
1 Kinabalu Park
2 Gunung Mulu National Park

CHAPTER 11
Our Breathtaking Tropical Rainforest

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