The book informs us that Bangladesh has 121 species of mammals (including five marine species), 690 birds (380 resident, 209 winter visitors, 11 summer visitors and 90 âvagrants') as well as 158 reptiles (19 marine species) and 53 amphibians. Profusely illustrated with useful appendices, the book should be useful to anyone interested in the wildlife of Bangladesh.
PROTECTED AREAS OF BANGLADESH, A GUIDE TO WILDLIFE
By M. Monirul H. Khan,
Published by Nishorgo Programme, Bangladesh Forest Department,
Soft cover, 304 pages, full colour, Price not mentioned