Description

A Walk through the Lowland Rain Forest of Sabah takes you on a quick trip into one of nature’s most wonderful monuments. The tropical lowland rain forest in Sabah (Borneo) is an example of one of the richest ecosystems in the world, and this account puts together an introduction to the rain forest and its many biological facets with some of the finest photographs by wildlife photographer Ch’ien C. Lee and notes by naturalists who have been fascinated with the living treasures of the rain forest in Sabah. Written and compiled for the enjoyment of naturalists, students and travellers alike, the book will be a special reminder of the wonders of the lowland rain forest and its many magnificent, but vulnerable plants and animals.

Table of Contents

• Rainforest 1
• Common Features Of Sabah’s Lowland Rain Forest 7
• Around Dawn 15
• - The dark forest understorey 21
• - Ferns, pitcher plants and orchids 29
• - Small forest streams 30
• - Forest growth and decay 34
• The Mid-Day Lull 47
• - Hoofed forest animals 57
• - Flowering and fruiting trees 60
• - Figs—the trees of life 62
• Forest Streams and Rivers 69
• - Riverine plants 73
• - Common birds of rivers 74
• - Common river animals 79
• - Late-afternoon birds 82
• Around Dusk 85
• A Walk in the Forest 92
• - Things that glow in the dark 105
• - Gliding animals 107
• - Other nocturnal animals 109
• - Tracks of forest animals 115
• - Night insects 116
• What You Should Know About Visiting Rain Forest 124
• Further Reading 125
• Index 127
• Acknowledgement 130