{"product_id":"asias-greatest-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-support-of-birdlife-international-9780804856348","title":"Asia's Greatest Wildlife Sanctuaries: In Support of Birdlife International","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpen this book to visit Asia's amazing wildlife sanctuaries to view first-hand the wonders of the natural world!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Asian continent has the world's highest mountains, hottest deserts and oldest rainforests. And it is the perfect starting point for an exploration of the incredible diversity of wildlife that the world is now in danger of losing due to climate change, population pressures, deforestation and other factors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTake an unforgettable journey to 27 wildlife sanctuaries spread across 14 Asian countries. Here is just a brief taste of what awaits you in these pages: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKanha Tiger Reserve in central India\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the country's best managed parks and a favourite site to observe the Bengal Tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBorneo's Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary\u003c\/b\u003e, home to some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Asia, including rich assemblages of large mammals and lowland forest birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visit to the jungle-covered islands of \u003cb\u003ethe Raja Ampat Archipelago in eastern Indonesia\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the world's top birdwatching spots, also some of the world's best diving spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShiretoko National Park in Hokkaido, Japan\u003c\/b\u003e, the best sanctuary in Asia to see Brown Bears, with brief and mild summers offering opportunities for whale watching and excellent bird-watching throughout the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsia's Greatest Wildlife Sanctuaries\u003c\/i\u003e is the work of two devoted conservationists who have spent 20 years exploring, documenting and photographing Asia's incredible wildlife. This book is published to raise awareness and funds in support of BirdLife International for their conservation projects in Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFanny Lai\u003c\/b\u003e is passionate about wildlife. She is a cartoonist, author, travel writer and former Group CEO of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, which comprises the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and River Wonders. She is known for her entrepreneurial business skills through a career that has spanned 30 years in marketing and corporate management. Fanny holds an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBjorn Olesen\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired corporate executive, award winning wildlife photographer, author and engaged conservationist. A Singapore resident, he has lived over 35 years in Asia travelling to some of the most exciting wildlife sites on the planet. His articles and images have appeared in many local and overseas publications. All his photos are available free of charge to conservation NGOs. Contact: bjornolesen@gmail.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYong Ding Li\u003c\/b\u003e manages BirdLife International's work to conserve migratory species in East and Southeast Asia, as well as working on issues relating to the wild meat trade in tropical Asia. Ding Li did his doctoral research at the Australian National University on conservation biology and briefly worked at the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), before joining BirdLife in 2017. He has worked widely in Asia and led studies on birds and biodiversity in Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. Ding Li sits on the editorial board of \u003ci\u003eAvian Conservation and Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written widely on biodiversity issues and authored over 80 papers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForeword by \u003cb\u003eHIH Princess Takamado\u003c\/b\u003e of Japan. Honorary President of BirdLife International.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50508922847506,"sku":"9780804856348","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7e3f70b8-f250-4403-aa8f-e4ee95bfd87d.jpg?v=1730882626","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/asias-greatest-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-support-of-birdlife-international-9780804856348","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}