WITH mountains, mangroves and 897 known orchids, Vietnam is a region of extraordinary yet largely uncharted biological diversity. Now, three Smithsonian Institute scientists have produced the first ever summary of the country’s rich natural history. The book contains information on the country’s 52 ethnic groups, in addition to the biology and conservation of its animals and plants. It is beautifully written and illustrated, combining expert scientific knowledge with an obvious love of Vietnam’s diverse biota that should please both scientist and popular reader alike.
Vietnam: A natural history
Yale University Press
