01 May 2022 2nd edition 208 pages / 12maps China is home to a remarkable variety
of unusual wildlife, including many rare and threatened species under
conservation. This new wildlife guide provides a colourful introduction to the
species of a country that is beginning to emerge as a fascinating destination
for natural history enthusiasts. Visitors can discover a range of habitats: the
huge deserts of the northwest and the Tibetan Plateau, forested mountain slopes
and the rivers, lakes and steamy tropical forests of the deep south. Interesting
features on medicinal plants, rare cranes and, of course, the giant panda
supplement animal and habitat listings. Accessible and beautifully illustrated,
Chinese Wildlife will appeal both to the first-time visitor and the serious
naturalist seeking a compact volume. It is also a great souvenir. o The only
guidebook on the market dedicated to China's wildlife. o Around 200 first-class
photographs illustrating China's most interesting species. o All major animal
groups covered: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, with
habitats and plantlife.