We are a group of wildlife conservationists linked in a lean NGO structure. The strength of our team is a multidisciplinary approach covering the fields of wildlife biology, conservation management and genetics. Due to the close cooperation with our local counterparts we are able to collect data and implement reliable on the ground measures.
Dr. Frank Drygala
Senior Scientist, Vice President ANB
Joerg Mehnert, MSc
Wildlife Biologist, President ANB, Creative & Financial Management
Indonesia
Prof. Gono Semiadi; Ir Wirdateti MSc, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor
Inge Tielen MSc, Director Life Science; Bertie Ferns MSc, Conservation Breeding Manager, Cikananga Wildlife Center, Java Barat
Nursyamsi, Sub Section BKSDA Bawean Island; Rahim Abdul, Ranger BKSDA; Arkam, Local Conservationist, Bawean Island
Agus Ariyanto MSc, Forest Ecosystem Specialist, BKSDA East Java, Ph.D student Kyungpook National University
Dr. Ragil Ardyra, Veterinary, Bawean Island
Jochen Menner, Curator, TSI2-Prigen Conservation Breeding Ark, Prigen
Philipines
Dr. Joliesa Mae S. Toledo, Central Mindanao University, Biology Department
Emmanuel Schuetz MSc, Program Director; Fernando Garcia Gil, Conservation Research Officer, D’ABOVILLE Foundation
Matt Ward MSc, Executive Director, Talarak Foundation
United Kingdom
Stuart Young MSc, Director of field programmes, Chester Zoo
Germany
Dr. Johanna Rode-Margono, Curator for Ungulates and Primates at Cologne Zoo & Chair of the IUCN SSC Wild Pig Specialist Group
Luxembourg
Dr. Alain C. Frantz, Zoology Curator, National Museum of Natural History
Applied research - Due to the combination of different methods we are able to gather comprehensive data on our focal species.
We have a broad range of experience in wildlife biology and have worked intensively on carnivores and ungulates in Asia and Europe over the last 15 years.
// Trapping and immobilisation
// Spatial use pattern analysis (GPS and VHF Telemetry)
// Camera trapping and video observation
// Carry out Population Viability Analysis (PVA), species management plans
// Implement on the ground measures to prevent poaching, poisoning and illegal trade
// re-introduction from ex-situ populations
Endemic, small and isolated populations are threatened by inbreeding, genetic degradation and hybridization with closely related species.
// DNA sampling
// Genetic fingerprinting to analyse the expansion of invasive species
// Analyse the risk of extinction due to hybridisation and inbreeding for endangered mammals
// Proof of species status for endangered mammals
We routinely pass wildlife research experience and skills to our local partners and reguarly give environmental education course to children and young adults.
// Train local partners (trapping & telemetry) in Asia
// Environmental education, basic wildlife biology and ecology in Germany
