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(Nov. 18, 2008, Dhaka) – A new “Guide to Wildlife” book has just been released in Bangladesh.

The 306 page full-colour guide has colour photographs of all the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians found in the 19 protected areas of Bangladesh. It includes the coverage of almost 400 species, and provides some basic details about their habits and distribution in Bangladesh. The author, Monirul H. Khan, took the photographs himself.

“I hope the book encourages young nature lovers to get and explore our system of protected areas,” said Khan, at a press conference held in Dhaka on Nov. 16.

The book was published with the support of the US Government through USAID Bangladesh, and by the Forest Department’s Nishorgo Program.

The book will soon be available in bookstores in Dhaka or directly from the Wildlife Trust of Bangladesh. The publication of the book is a fully non-profit venture.