Book: Wildcreatures of Hong Kong | Robert Ferguson

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Book: Wildcreatures of Hong Kong | Robert Ferguson

HK$320.00

First Edition, 2023

213 mm x 143 mm x 20 mm

Flexi-bound soft cover

356 pages with 602 colour photographs

English

ISBN: 9789887458746

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An introductory guide to the incredible biodiversity of Hong Kong and the many wonderful wildcreatures that we are fortunate to share this territory with.

356 pages, 602 photographs, and 375 species this is the essential guide for anyone who wants to know more about the many wild animals that live in Hong Kong. Written for the layman, but with a background of rigorous research and scientific knowledge from experts. Using beautiful full colour photos for each animal, the simple-to-use format covers key identification features as well as size scale, months and times of the day when they are most likely to be found, as well as location information and some fascinating facts about many species. Bonus pages cover some of the best places to visit to see these creatures, references for further education, as well as pages on biodiversity and taxonomy.

 Included in this 356 page moleskin size book you will find:

  • 375 different animals. The most common, the most fantastic, the most fun.

  • Common and Latin names.

  • Written summaries of each species profiled, with quick facts on size, common or not, male/female differences etc.

  • Stunning photos for each species.

  • A gatefold flow chart along with 4 pages of species ID guides to help quickly confirm the order/type of animal and bug and to find the relevant pages more quickly.

  • Fascinating facts: from the wonderful, to the bizarre to the downright weird and funny.

About the author:

Robert Ferguson is an international award winning photographer, with images appearing in international and local publications.

He publishes a wildlife blog, Hong Kong WildCreatures, and also works on content and wildlife photography with different local conservation groups. These have included: Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Gardens, Greenpeace, Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre, Aquameridien, The Children’s Discovery Museum, WWF, Hong Kong Science Museum, Hong Kong Wetland Park and AFCD.