Bradt Travel Guide Chinese Wildlife

The giant panda is the familiar face of conservation, but what of the rest of China's wildlife? This great swathe of Asian land supports evergreen forests, meadows, desert and freshwater lakes and these habitats are home to rare and delicate orchids, the bizarre lesser-mousedeer, long-armed gibbons and the giant salamander, to name just a few. Written by naturalist Martin Walters - a long-time visitor to China - and illustrated with award-winning photographs by Heather Angel, this guide covers the main bio-geographical regions and their nature reserves and is the perfect introduction to the country's flora and fauna. - Over 300 colour photographs - Making the most of it: what to take and when to go - All major groups covered, from mammals to insects - Full-colour maps - Practical tips on photography - Key sites: from World Heritage sites to marine reserves and national parksWalters, Martin is the author of 'Bradt Travel Guide Chinese Wildlife ', published 2008 under ISBN 9781841622200 and ISBN 1841622206.