Author: George B. Schaller
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226736532
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The Chang Tang, the vast, remote Tibetan steppe, is one of the most forbidding places on earth. Yet this harsh land is home to a unique assemblage of large mammals, including Tibetan antelope, gazelle, argali sheep, wild ass, wild yak, wolves, snow leopards, and others. Since 1985, George B. Schaller and his Chinese and Tibetan co-workers have surveyed the flora and fauna of the Chang Tang. Their research provides the first detailed look at the natural history of one of the world's least known ecosystems.
Wildlife of the Tibetan Steppe
Author: George B. Schaller
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226736532
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The Chang Tang, the vast, remote Tibetan steppe, is one of the most forbidding places on earth. Yet this harsh land is home to a unique assemblage of large mammals, including Tibetan antelope, gazelle, argali sheep, wild ass, wild yak, wolves, snow leopards, and others. Since 1985, George B. Schaller and his Chinese and Tibetan co-workers have surveyed the flora and fauna of the Chang Tang. Their research provides the first detailed look at the natural history of one of the world's least known ecosystems.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226736532
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The Chang Tang, the vast, remote Tibetan steppe, is one of the most forbidding places on earth. Yet this harsh land is home to a unique assemblage of large mammals, including Tibetan antelope, gazelle, argali sheep, wild ass, wild yak, wolves, snow leopards, and others. Since 1985, George B. Schaller and his Chinese and Tibetan co-workers have surveyed the flora and fauna of the Chang Tang. Their research provides the first detailed look at the natural history of one of the world's least known ecosystems.
Tibet's Hidden Wilderness
Author:
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
In 1988, Schaller became the first Westerner permitted to explore the Chang Tang. Largely because of his work and the work of his colleagues, the Chinese government has set aside more than 125,000 square miles of this high-altitude terrain as a reserve--the second largest in the world. Schaller's photos and essays introduce the majestic landscape, extraordinary wildlife, and traditional nomadic society of this remote region. He concludes with a plan that would allow the people and animals there to continue to live in harmony. 10.75x10". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
In 1988, Schaller became the first Westerner permitted to explore the Chang Tang. Largely because of his work and the work of his colleagues, the Chinese government has set aside more than 125,000 square miles of this high-altitude terrain as a reserve--the second largest in the world. Schaller's photos and essays introduce the majestic landscape, extraordinary wildlife, and traditional nomadic society of this remote region. He concludes with a plan that would allow the people and animals there to continue to live in harmony. 10.75x10". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Adventure, Sport and Travel on the Tibetan Steppes
Author: W. N. Fergusson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
"... Mainly an account of two journeys taken through China and Tibet by the late Lieutenant Brooke, F. R. G. S. ... Of [Mr. Brooke's diary and photographs] ... and my own and Mr. Meares's observations ... I hope to make something which shall commemorate the real begetter of this volume, and interest the general reader ..."--Prefatory.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
"... Mainly an account of two journeys taken through China and Tibet by the late Lieutenant Brooke, F. R. G. S. ... Of [Mr. Brooke's diary and photographs] ... and my own and Mr. Meares's observations ... I hope to make something which shall commemorate the real begetter of this volume, and interest the general reader ..."--Prefatory.
Where Snow Leopard Prowls
Author: Naomi C. Rose
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983633303
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A captivating book on the amazing animals of Tibet and the stunning Tibetan Plateau. Luminous paintings, fascinating facts, and engaging activites will delight and inspire readers of all ages. Best of all, this book fosters a personnal connection to wildlife, the natural world, and Mother Earth.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983633303
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A captivating book on the amazing animals of Tibet and the stunning Tibetan Plateau. Luminous paintings, fascinating facts, and engaging activites will delight and inspire readers of all ages. Best of all, this book fosters a personnal connection to wildlife, the natural world, and Mother Earth.
Fields of Grass
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nomads
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nomads
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
World Wildlife Fund Eastern Himalayan Ecoregions and Tibetan Plateau Steppe Report 2000
Author: World Wildlife Fund
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Tibet Wild
Author: George B. Schaller
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 9781597264587
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
George Schaller has spent much of his life traversing wild and isolated places in his quest to understand and conserve threatened species—from mountain gorillas in the Virunga to snow leopards in the Himalaya. Throughout his career, Schaller has spent more time in Tibet than anywhere else, devoting over thirty years to the region's unique wildlife, culture, and landscapes. Tibet Wild is Schaller’s account of three decades of exploration in the remote stretches of Tibet. As human development accelerated, Schaller watched the clash between wildlife and people become more common—and more destructive. What began as a scientific endeavor became a mission: to work with local communities, regional leaders, and national governments to protect the ecological richness and culture of the Tibetan Plateau. Whether tracking brown bears, penning fables about the tiny pika, or promoting a groundbreaking conservation preserve, Schaller has pursued his goal with persistence and good humor. Tibet Wild is an intimate journey through the wilderness of Tibet, guided by the careful gaze and unwavering passion of a life-long naturalist.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 9781597264587
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
George Schaller has spent much of his life traversing wild and isolated places in his quest to understand and conserve threatened species—from mountain gorillas in the Virunga to snow leopards in the Himalaya. Throughout his career, Schaller has spent more time in Tibet than anywhere else, devoting over thirty years to the region's unique wildlife, culture, and landscapes. Tibet Wild is Schaller’s account of three decades of exploration in the remote stretches of Tibet. As human development accelerated, Schaller watched the clash between wildlife and people become more common—and more destructive. What began as a scientific endeavor became a mission: to work with local communities, regional leaders, and national governments to protect the ecological richness and culture of the Tibetan Plateau. Whether tracking brown bears, penning fables about the tiny pika, or promoting a groundbreaking conservation preserve, Schaller has pursued his goal with persistence and good humor. Tibet Wild is an intimate journey through the wilderness of Tibet, guided by the careful gaze and unwavering passion of a life-long naturalist.
Across the Tibetan Plateau
Author: Robert Jr Fleming
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0393061175
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Remarkable photographs celebrate the wild places and the exquisite animals of the country called “the roof of the world.” Here is the most comprehensive photography to date of a little-known and seldom-visited land whose area equals western Europe. The beauty and diversity of Tibet is staggering: from Mount Everest to the world’s deepest gorge, from tropical jungles to arctic-like tundra, from trees twenty feet in diameter to vast herds and solitary specimens of some of the least-known animals on the planet. Certain photographs, such as those of a newborn Tibetan antelope or the elusive red ghoral, are among the first ever taken of these subjects. The book brings American, Tibetan, and Chinese scholarship to bear on the natural history of Tibet, and it also describes an extraordinary conservation accomplishment that has gone virtually unnoticed by the outside world. Where else has 40 percent of the land been set aside in nature preserves in twenty years? As a result of this effort, the animals and landscapes shown here will be saved for future generations.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0393061175
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Remarkable photographs celebrate the wild places and the exquisite animals of the country called “the roof of the world.” Here is the most comprehensive photography to date of a little-known and seldom-visited land whose area equals western Europe. The beauty and diversity of Tibet is staggering: from Mount Everest to the world’s deepest gorge, from tropical jungles to arctic-like tundra, from trees twenty feet in diameter to vast herds and solitary specimens of some of the least-known animals on the planet. Certain photographs, such as those of a newborn Tibetan antelope or the elusive red ghoral, are among the first ever taken of these subjects. The book brings American, Tibetan, and Chinese scholarship to bear on the natural history of Tibet, and it also describes an extraordinary conservation accomplishment that has gone virtually unnoticed by the outside world. Where else has 40 percent of the land been set aside in nature preserves in twenty years? As a result of this effort, the animals and landscapes shown here will be saved for future generations.
Adventure, Sport and Travel on the Tibetan Steppes
Author: Fergusson N
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781314160062
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781314160062
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Where Snow Leopard Prowls
Author: Naomi Rose
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781500645830
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A captivating book on the amazing animals of Tibet and the stunning Tibetan Plateau. Luminous paintings, fascinating facts, and engaging activities will delight and inspire readers of all ages. Best of all, this book fosters a personal connection to wildlife, the natural world, and Mother Earth. Includes activities and glossary.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781500645830
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A captivating book on the amazing animals of Tibet and the stunning Tibetan Plateau. Luminous paintings, fascinating facts, and engaging activities will delight and inspire readers of all ages. Best of all, this book fosters a personal connection to wildlife, the natural world, and Mother Earth. Includes activities and glossary.