SABAH PARKS PUBLICATIONS : Scientific

RAFFLESIA OF THE WORLD
by Dr. Jamili Nais

This beautiful book considers Rafflesia in both a popular and technical manner, and will be interest to scientists and general public alike. It is profusely illustrated with 125 colour photographs, 73 illustrations and figures, 22 case studies and special box features and map of distribution of the species. The book delves into details of the occurance, biology and conservation status of the 18 currently recognized species of Rafflesia and is the most authoritative an up-to-date treatise on the subject. It also presents many original data, most of which are from the author's own research and personal, first-hand experience with these extraordinary plants. It is an appealing account and will be a valuable addition to the book shelves of botanist, conservationists, and anyone else interested in the wonders of nature.


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KINABALU SUMMIT OF BORNEO (A Rivised & Expanded Edition)
by K.M Wong & A. Phillips

Kinabalu - summit of Borneo records the wonder of a mountain that has captivated generations of naturalist & scientists the world over. At 4101 m the highest mountain between the Himalayas & the peaks of New Guinea, Kinabalu has been described as " the most wonderful mountain in the world". Here in this Sabah Society monograph, whichs updated & adds considerably to the original account of 1978, the environment, geology, plant & animal life, folkfore, cultural significance and conservation are given special treatment by an extensive suite of specialists. The monograph is augmented by a wealth of photographs, which bring this amazing mountain to life.



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THE LIVING HERITAGE OF SABAH
by Ghazally Ismail

Borneo's unique flora & fauna have always held a fascination for visitors to this region. The book deals with some of these rare plants & animals found in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. It is lavishly designed, containig more than 100 beautiful colour photographs to stimulate an already considerable interest in the natural heritage that urgently needs protection from man's careless onslaught. The text is clearly written to reveal the incredible range of interesting features of these plants & animals that have evoked an enourmous popular interest. In it's own right, the book offers a breathtaking account of the marvels of nature which cannot fail to stimulate or enrich interested laymen engaged in discovering the beauties & fascination of the world in which we live.


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FROGS OF SABAH
by Robert F. Inger & Robert B. Stuebing

The idea of this book arose during a field project in Danum Valley in 1987, as we were discussing the relationship between scientific research & public education, & what appeared to be limited interest among students in the study of amphibians. We came to conclusion that a non-academic guide to Sabah frogs might be a means of encouraging such interest particularly if much of the ponderous taxonomic terminology could be eliminated, & photos provided. Fortunately we already possessed a seizeable file of photographs, & found most of the descriptions easily "translatable" from the existing systeamic study of the Sabah amphibia.




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MOSSES & LIVERWORTHS OF MT. KINABALU
by Jan Peter Frahm, Wolfgang Frey, Harald Kurchner & Mario Menzel

Mosses & liverworths (bryophytes) are one of the most characteristic of the tropical montane rain forest. On Mt. Kinabalu, they exhibit the typical aspects of the "mossy forest". Every visitor is faced with a large variety of shapes, sizes & colours. However, in contrast to flowering plants, very little is known about bryophytes. This booklet will give some information on this group of plants with special reference to the species occuring on the Kinabalu Park, particurlarly the common species which are met by the visitor at Poring Hot Springs, the trails around the Park Headquarters & along the summit trail.





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NEPENTHES OF MOUNT KINABALU
by Shigeo Kurata

The scope of this book is limited mainly to the southern slopes of Kinabalu since most of the mountain is still unexplored. All species which can be found by visitors on paths & trails are listed & described. In the future, the unexplored area will undoubtedly be surveyed by scientist or enthuasistic tourists.







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