The Mammals of Luzon Island

The Mammals of Luzon Island
Author: Lawrence R. Heaney
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2016-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1421418371

A beautifully illustrated guide to the complete mammalian biodiversity of the Philippines’ largest island. Revealing the astounding mammalian diversity found on the largest Philippine island, The Mammals of Luzon Island is a unique book that functions both as a field guide and study of tropical fauna. The book features 120 fully illustrated species profiles and shows how the mammals fit into larger questions related to evolution, ecology, and biogeography. Luzon’s stunning variety of mammals includes giant fruit-eating bats; other bats so small that they can roost inside bamboo stems; giant plant-eating rodents that look like, but are not, squirrels; shrews that weigh less than half an ounce; the rapidly disappearing Philippine warty pig; and the long-tailed macaque, Luzon’s only nonhuman primate. While celebrating Luzon’s remarkably rich mammal fauna, the authors also suggest conservation strategies for the many species that are under threat from a variety of pressures. Based on a century of accumulated data and fifteen years of intensive study, The Mammals of Luzon Island delivers a message that will appeal equally to scientists, conservationists, and ecologically minded travelers.

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines
Author: Robert Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2000-09-21
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780198546689

'... it is hoped that this book will 'Kick-start' interest in the Philippine's birds, both at home and abroad, before it is too late' Birding World

A List Of The Birds And Mammals Collected By The Steere Expedition To The Philippines: With Localities, And With Brief Preliminary Descriptions Of Sup

A List Of The Birds And Mammals Collected By The Steere Expedition To The Philippines: With Localities, And With Brief Preliminary Descriptions Of Sup
Author: Joseph Beal Steere
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781016900287

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of the Philippines
Author: Maia Tanedo
Publisher: Naturalist's Guide
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 9781912081530

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in the Philippines is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from some of the Philippines' top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitat types, biogeography, the main sites for viewing the listed species and tips for identifying birds in the field. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of the Philippines encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names as well as vernacular names, and its global status.

Wild Philippines

Wild Philippines
Author: Nigel Hicks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781912081783

The 7,107 islands of the Philippines archipelago represent a wide range of habitats from tidal sand bars to mighty mountain ranges; from coral reefs through rainforests to summit grasslands. The country's isolation from mainland Asia also gives it a high number of endemic plant and animal species. Nigel Hicks' stunning photographs and vivid text explores each of the natural environments and habitats. He describes and illustrates species of the open seas, of the coral reefs and sandy shallows, and of the many different types of forests including the 37 species of mangrove tree found in the Philippines. He gives an overview of the protected areas that safeguard a cross-section of these vital environments and discusses the conservation issues past and present. Wild Philippines provides an authoritative and entertaining study of the wide spectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of this diverse country.

Philippine History

Philippine History
Author: M.c. Halili
Publisher: Rex Bookstore, Inc.
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2004
Genre: Philippines
ISBN: 9789712339349