創立著名的Endless Collection的東京昆蟲收藏家遠藤俊次 (Toshitsugu Endo)於2008年8月17日病逝於東京, 享年61歲. 遠藤先生之本業為出版印刷業, 但早於青少年時期便對昆蟲產生濃厚之興趣, 因此在1990年代開始創立ESI (Endless Science Information)公司發行一系列的昆蟲圖鑑. 其中以日行性的蛾類一書最受人矚目.
2008年8月26日 星期二
2008年8月5日 星期二
[Conference]The 2nd ALCS
Dear FriendsWe are cordially inviting you to the 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium (ALCS) which will be held in the sunny and beautiful tropical Island of Penang, Malaysia from 24th to 28th November 2008. This forthcoming symposium aims to review the conservation status of butterflies and moths in the region and addressing the challenges faced by Lepidopterists.
With the theme of “Conservation of Lepidoptera through Education and Research”, the symposium will provide the latest findings and research work of top experts in the Lepidoptera industry with the focus on the following core themes:
· Identifying the Asian Lepidoptera status and its needs
· Lepidoptera Research and Info Sharing
· Education towards Lepidoptera Conservation
· Global / Asian Lepidopteran Trend
The following are our key speakers and speakers:
Key Speakers
· Dr. Jeremy D. Holloway (The Natural History Museum, London, UK)
· Dr. Peggie Djunijanti (Museum Zoologi, Bogor, Indonesia)
· Dr. Isaac Kehimkar (General Manager, Bombay Natural History Society, India)
· Dr. Daniel, Bexell-Ayyachamy (Zoo Outreach Organisation, India)
Speakers
· Prof. Li Hou Hun (College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, China)
· Dr. Laurence G. Kirton (FRIM, Malaysia)
· Dr. Kodi Isparan Kandasamy (Senior Scientist, FRIM, Malaysia)
· Dr. Henry Barlow (Member of IUCN/SSC; Lepidopterist)
· Dr. Roger C. Kendrick (Senior Conservation Officer, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong)
· Dr. Victor Wu Yun (Kunming Expo, Yunnan, China)
· Mr Simon Chen (Chairman of Butterfly Group, Nature Society Of Singapore)
· Mr Gan CW (Vice Chairman of Butterfly Group, Nature Society Of Singapore)
· Ms Wu I Hsin (Curator, Animal Department, Taipei Zoo, Taiwan)
Other highlights of the symposium programme include:
· Close to Nature & Conservation Related Excursions:
- Penang Butterfly Farm's Breeding Facilities
- Penang National Park (habitat of 50+ species of butterflies)
- Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve (one of the world's best managed mangrove forests)
- Taiping Zoo & Taiping Lake Garden
- Georgetown City Heritage Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
· Largest networking session in 2008 with international experts of the Lepidoptera scene
· A concurrent “Butterfly Awareness Conservation Week” campaign held at Penang Butterfly Farm
To obtain more information or register for the symposium, please visit our website at
http://www.butterfly-insect.com/alcs2008/ . Early bird registration is by 15 August 2008.
Your attendance will certainly make valuable significance towards the success of the 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium. I look forward to receiving your positive reply.
Sincerely yours
David Goh
Chairman of the 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium
2008年8月3日 星期日
[新書]紫斑蝶--飛越200公里的蝴蝶之旅
紫斑蝶--飛越200公里的蝴蝶之旅
- 定價：550元 優惠價：79折435元
- 優惠期限：2008 年 08 月 15 日止
| 春天，高速公路為牠封道、設蝶道只為見證一段200多公里的奇異旅程 你知道台灣的紫斑蝶每年春天會飛躍200多公里從台灣南部飛到中北部嗎？你知道紫斑蝶越冬的「紫蝶幽谷」被大英博物館譽為全世界最大的越冬蝶谷之ㄧ嗎？紫斑蝶究竟有何魅力吸引數千志工追逐牠的蹤跡？就讓追蝶人──詹家龍，帶您一同探索CNN、BBC、國家地理頻道等媒體眾所矚目的「蝴蝶密碼」！ 本書特色 ● 蝶道謎蹤── ● 世界兩大越冬蝶谷── ● 斑蝶的生態觀察── 作者簡介 詹家龍 台灣生態工法基金會、茂林紫蝶幽谷保育協會研究員。台灣大學昆蟲所畢業。熱心致力於蝴蝶保育，曾於2003年以『世界級越冬蝴蝶谷「紫蝶幽谷」與原住民之共生保育』榮獲福特保育暨環保獎，並於2008年以紫蝶保育獲頒日本JFA協會創意大賞之「海外賞」。 |
- 叢書系列：生態館
- 規格：平裝 / 384頁 / 16*22.5cm / 普級 / 單色印刷 / 初版
- 出版地：台灣
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