Recent finds ...
		Marbled Forest Gecko Fraser's Hill, Malay Peninsula
		Jade Tree Frogs Danum Valley, Borneo
		Lesser Mousedeer Singapore
		Malayan or Big-eye Whip Snake Singapore
		Forest Wallaby Papua New Guinea

Welcome to Ecology Asia

This website focuses mainly on the lesser known wildlife of Southeast Asia, such as reptiles, amphibians, small mammals and elusive freshwater fishes. Its aim is to contribute to the appreciation and conservation of the astounding diversity found in this region. Over 300 species of vertebrate are illustrated here, including many rare and unusual amphibians from the island of New Guinea lying to the east of the region.


In addition, for nearly 10 years I have maintained an archive of relevant news stories gleaned from the online press. Much of this content is probably lost from their original websites. These articles serves as a quick introduction to the complex environmental and ecological challenges which face the region.
 

As this website enters its tenth year it's interesting to see how other websites have evolved with fancy graphics, complex search engines and annoying adverts. You'll find none of that here !  What you will find is a logically  organised website, full of photos all taken in the wild, and useful information which downloads quickly to your browser.


Let's hope that 2010 finally sees convincing climate change commitments from the so-called 'leaders' who badly let us all down in 2009. For the growing skeptics who don't believe in man-made climate change, do you really think than mankind can continue down its current path of over-consumption of resources, destruction of natural habitats and emission of pollutants of all forms ? If we were to tread more lightly on planet earth, and treat its resources with respect, then CO2 emissions would not be an issue. At those times when we can't tread lightly (e.g. air travel), then how about undertaking some carbon offsetting ?  I recommend Climate Care (now under control of JP Morgan)  : see their website at jpmorganclimatecare.com. Funds from Climate Care go to support low-carbon projects around the globe. And it doesn't cost much either - for example a round trip from Bangkok to Singapore can be offset for less than $5.  Which air traveller can't afford that ?