Marvellous Mammals

We know that dogs bark, cats meow, and cows moo. But do you know dholes whistle “whee-whee”, wild boars grunt “grrt-grrt”, and siamangs call out “ooh-wow-wow”? The Southeast Asian forests are full of incredible wildlife waiting to be discovered. In the humid nature reserves of Singapore, high up the mountain forests of Papua, and in the tropical waters of the Irrawaddy, a multitude of mammals live their unseen lives. They await a bold explorer to learn their secrets. Could that explorer be you? In this beautifully illustrated alphabet book, wildlife ecologist Debby Ng and illustrator Darel Seow part the leaves to showcase lesser-known animals of Southeast Asia! Readers will learn about these unique mammals’ habitat, behaviour, food choices, and their relationship with humans. • Discover the lesser known native mammals of Singapore and Southeast Asia with this beautifully illustrated alphabet book! • Quirky facts that will enthral children and adults alike – perfect for the animal nerd in you! • Researched and written by expert wildlife ecologist Debby Ng with art by well-known local illustrator Darel Seow

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"Life sciences Level M"--P. [4] of cover.