{"product_id":"the-sunda-flying-lemur-handbook-raphael-murphy-9798196814525","title":"The Sunda Flying Lemur Handbook: The Comprehensive Guide to the Biology, Ecology, and Conservation of Southeast Asia's Extraordinary Gliding Mammal an","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnlock the Secrets of the Canopy's Most Enigmatic Resident\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the hidden world of the \u003cb\u003eSunda Flying Lemur (\u003ci\u003eGaleopterus variegatus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e, the silent master of the Southeast Asian rainforest. Often misunderstood and rarely seen, this extraordinary gliding mammal-the closest living relative to primates-is the subject of this definitive, professional-grade handbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning \u003cb\u003e20 comprehensive chapters\u003c\/b\u003e, this guide bridges the gap between high-level science and accessible natural history. Whether you are a primatologist, a wildlife rehabilitator, a conservationist, or a passionate naturalist, this book offers an unparalleled look at a lineage that has survived for over 60 million years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the Handbook: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvolutionary Enigmas: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover why the colugo is the \"sister taxon\" to all primates and explore its ancient prehistoric roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAerodynamic Mastery: \u003c\/b\u003e A technical breakdown of the biomechanics of gliding, from the multi-zone patagium to the high-G \"flare\" landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Internal Forest: \u003c\/b\u003e Go microscopic with a deep dive into the colugo's specialized gut microbiome and its unique \"comb-toothed\" anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthology \u0026amp; Sociality: \u003c\/b\u003e Debunk the \"solitary\" myth through new research on scent-marking, vocal communication, and communal roosting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConservation in the Anthropocene: \u003c\/b\u003e Navigate the complex legal frameworks of the \"Sunda Four\" (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia) and explore community-led initiatives saving the species from urban encroachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical \u0026amp; Field Guidelines: \u003c\/b\u003e Access the \"Gold Standard\" for veterinary care, anesthesia protocols, and ethical wildlife photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSunda Flying Lemur Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a collection of facts-it is a call to action. As forests shrink and the climate shifts, understanding the \u003cb\u003e\"Geography of Gravity\"\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003e\"Dipterocarp Connection\"\u003c\/b\u003e is critical to ensuring this ancient glider continues to soar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with \u003cb\u003estandardized ethograms, evidence-based nutritional formulations, and cutting-edge genomic insights\u003c\/b\u003e, this is the ultimate resource for anyone dedicated to the study and preservation of one of Earth's most fascinating evolutionary masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e Researchers, Biology Students, Zoo Professionals, Wildlife Photographers, and Eco-Travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raphael Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798196814525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Raphael Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665628532991,"sku":"9798196814525","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sunda-flying-lemur-handbook-raphael-murphy-9798196814525","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}