An exceptional number and variety of animal species have evolved in Sabah and Sarawak as well as Peninsular Malaysia. This book explores the exciting world of animals in Malaysia, many of which are not only important economically, but valuable as part of the world's gene bank. Each section deals with a major group of animals—mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, aquatic animals, chelicerates, myriapods and annelids, insects and parasites—focusing on the main species in Malaysia, their habitats, characteristics, habits, and the roles they play in the ecosystem. The final section discusses the importance of conserving Malaysia's animal diversity in the face of rapid industrialisation, the commercial demands for animal products and how the country is trying to achieve this aim.

Editor: Prof Dr Yong Hoi Sen
ISBN: 978-981-3018-41-9