We know that dogs bark, cats meow, and cows moo. But do you know dholes whistle "whee-whee", wild boars grunt "grrt-grrt", and siamangs call out "ooh-wow-wow"?
The Southeast Asian forests are full of incredible wildlife waiting to be discovered. In the humid nature reserves of Singapore, high up the mountain forests of Papua, and in the tropical waters of the Irrawaddy, a multitude of mammals live their unseen lives. They await a bold explorer to learn their secrets. Could that explorer be you?
In this beautifully illustrated compendium, wildlife ecologist Debby Ng and illustrator Darel Seow part the leaves to showcase lesser-known animals of Southeast Asia! Readers will learn about these unique mammals' habitat, behaviour, food choices, and their relationship with humans.
The book is also bookended by short comic segments that includes additional information about animal facts, conservation efforts, and online resources for kids to explore.
"It is not an easy task to select 26 mammals from the vast diversity in Southeast Asia, and Debby has done a marvellous job highlighting some of these animals, including Annamite striped rabbit of Laos and Vietnam, Hawili cloud rat of the Philippines, Kouprey ox of Cambodia, and Raffles' banded langur of Singapore and Malaysia. The bite-sized tidbits of each of the animals, coupled with the captivating illustrations by Darel will be sure to enthral the readers and generate a greater appreciation of the biodiversity around us." - Dr. Andie Ang, Primate Researcher, Raffles' Banded Langur Working Group
