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Fauna & Ecology of West Papua (Irian Jaya)
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Mammals of New GuineaMammals of New Guinea by Tim F. Flannery
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Unbeatable, comprehensive guide to the mammals of mainland West Papua & PNG
Mammals of the South-West Pacific & Moluccan IslandsMammals of the South-West Pacific & Moluccan Islands by Tim Flannery
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A brilliant guide to the mammals of the off-shore islands of West Papua, PNG & the wider region.
Mamalia Darat Irian Jaya (Terrestrial Mammals of Irian Jaya)Mamalia Darat Irian Jaya (Terrestrial Mammals of Irian Jaya) by Ronald G Petocz
A good Indonesian language summary of the mammals of West Papua
Birds of New GuineaBirds of New Guinea by Bruce M. Beehler
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The classic, complete guide to the birds of the region
Birds of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago : A Photographic GuideBirds of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago : A Photographic Guide by Brian J. Coates
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An excellent photographic guide to the birds of West Papua & PNG
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of IndonesiaA Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia by Morten Strange
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While covering all Indonesia, this book contains many good photos of West Papuan species
The Birds of Paradise: ParadisaeidaeThe Birds of Paradise: Paradisaeidae by Clifford B. Frith
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30 species of this most spectacular group of birds on Earth inhabit West Papua, many of them found nowhere else - this book is an encyclopaedia on them
The Bowerbirds: Ptilonorhynchidae (Bird Families of the World)The Bowerbirds: Ptilonorhynchidae (Bird Families of the World) by Clifford B. Frith
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Covers one of the most intriguing groups of West Papua's birds in depth
Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the WorldParrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World by Tony Juniper
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Contains excellent coverage ot the 50 species of West Papuan parrots & cockatoos
A Guide to the Snakes of Papua New GuineaA Guide to the Snakes of Papua New Guinea by Mark O'Shea
Despite the title, this photographic guide covers the snakes of West Papua as well
Coral Reef Fishes: Indo-Pacific and CaribbeanCoral Reef Fishes: Indo-Pacific and Caribbean by Ewald Lieske
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A good guide to reef fishes
The Butterflies of Papua New Guinea: Their Systematics and BiologyThe Butterflies of Papua New Guinea: Their Systematics and Biology by Michael Parsons
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Contains a checklist of the butterflies of West Papua as well as details on those species also occuring in PNG
Conservation and Development in Irian Jaya: A Strategy for Rational Resource UtilizationConservation and Development in Irian Jaya: A Strategy for Rational Resource Utilization by Ronald G. Petocz
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Summary of existing and proposed nature reserves in West Papua
A Marine Rapid Assessment of the Raja Ampat Islands, Papua Province, IndonesiaA Marine Rapid Assessment of the Raja Ampat Islands, Papua Province, Indonesia
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A survey of marine biodiversity in West Papua's most beautiful islands
A Biodiversity Assessment of the Yongsu - Cyclops Mountains and the Southern Mamberamo BasinA Biodiversity Assessment of the Yongsu - Cyclops Mountains and the Southern Mamberamo Basin
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A biodiversity survey of some of the most important rainforest areas of West Papua
A Biological Assessment of the Wapoga River Area of Northwestern Irian Jaya, IndonesiaA Biological Assessment of the Wapoga River Area of Northwestern Irian Jaya, Indonesia
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Another regional survey
The Ecology of Irian Jaya: A Preliminary BibliographyThe Ecology of Irian Jaya: A Preliminary Bibliography by Ronald G Petocz
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The book to see for more references
MODERN QUATERNARY (V15) BIRDS HEAD APPR (Modern Quaternary Research in Southeast Asia)MODERN QUATERNARY (V15) BIRDS HEAD APPR (Modern Quaternary Research in Southeast Asia) by Bartstra
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A collection of papers on the geology and flora of the Bird's Head Peninsula
The Djief Hunters Modern Quaternary Research of Southeast Asia 17 26,000 Years of Rainforest Exploitation on the Bird's Head of Papua, Indonesia (Modern Quaternary Research in Southeast Asia)The Djief Hunters Modern Quaternary Research of Southeast Asia 17 26,000 Years of Rainforest Exploitation on the Bird's Head of Papua, Indonesia (Modern Quaternary Research in Southeast Asia) by Juliette Pasveer
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New Guinea: An Island ApartNew Guinea: An Island Apart by Neil Nightingale
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A beautifully illustrated and well-written account of the natural riches of the entire island
The Malay ArchipelagoThe Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace
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The classic travelogue to Indonesia by a 19th century naturalist, who was particularly fascinated by the West Papuan birds of paradise
Crocodile FeverCrocodile Fever by Rom Whitaker
Crocodile surveys in very remote parts of West Papua and PNG
Throwim' Way Leg: Tree-Kangaroos, Possums, and Penis GourdsThrowim' Way Leg: Tree-Kangaroos, Possums, and Penis Gourds by Tim Flannery
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Travels of a zoologist in PNG and West Papua, with tales of discovering new species
The Ecology of Papua: Part OneThe Ecology of Papua: Part One by Andrew J. Marshall
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The Ecology of Papua: Part TwoThe Ecology of Papua: Part Two by Andrew J. Marshall
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A Naturalist in New GuineaA Naturalist in New Guinea by Bruce M. Beehler
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An ornithologist's travels in PNG and West Papua
Birding Indonesia (Periplus Action Guides)Birding Indonesia (Periplus Action Guides) by Paul Jepson
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Contains information for birders visiting several areas of West Papua, in fact very useful to any traveller who is interested in nature
Birding IndonesiaBirding Indonesia by Paul Jepson
A different edition of the same book