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Naturalists, Explorers and Field Scientists in South-East Asia and Australasia

  • Provides a fresh insights into the life and works of Alfred Russel Wallace
  • A unique tribute to Alfred Russel Wallace on the occasion of his 100th death anniversary
  • Includes contemporary studies on biological topics including ecology, evolution and biodiversity conservation
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation (TOBC, volume 15)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Natural History and Systematics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109
    2. Phylogenetics and Systematics of Animal Life

      • Hoi Sen Yong, Praphathip Eamsobhana, Phaik Eem Lim
      Pages 111-125
    3. Bird Diets in Urban Environments: The Case of the Asian Glossy Starling, Aplonis panayensis

      • Nursyafiqah Shazali, J. Mohd-Azlan, Andrew Alek Tuen
      Pages 171-181
  3. Biodiversity and Conservation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 183-183
    2. Diversity of Trees at Gunung Serambu, Bau District, Sarawak, Malaysia

      • Ik Wadell Ik Pahon, Alexander Kiew Sayok, Jugah Tagi
      Pages 185-196
    3. Diversity of Butterflies on Gunung Serambu, Sarawak, Malaysia

      • Sing Tyan Pang, Alexander Kiew Sayok, Mathew Jenang
      Pages 197-213
    4. The Distribution of Buceros rhinoceros and Awareness of Its Conservation Status

      • J. Mohd-Azlan, Abas Said, Sim Lee Kheng, Oswald Braken Tisen
      Pages 215-223
    5. Identifying Habitat Characteristics and Critical Areas for Irrawaddy Dolphin, Orcaella brevirostris: Implications for Conservation

      • Cindy Peter, Anna Norliza Zulkifli Poh, Jenny Ngeian, Andrew Alek Tuen, Gianna Minton
      Pages 225-238

About this book

​"Alfred Russel Wallace- His Predecessors and Successors. Naturalists, Explorers and Field Scientists in South-east Asia and Australasia. An International Conference" will be the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of studies on Alfred Russel Wallace and other natural historians, past and present, as well as contemporary research on South-east Asian and Australasian biological diversity. The conference will bring together leading researchers including biologists, ecologists, zoologists, botanists, geologists, anthropologists, social scientists and others from around the world. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: history of biology, biodiversity, anthropology, geology, conservation, ecosystem management, environmental impact assessments, environmental law, environmental policies, landscape management and habitat restoration and management.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Inst Biodiversity & Envtl Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Indraneil Das, Andrew Alek Tuen

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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