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, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Bogor
Inge Tielen MSc, Bertie Ferns MSc, Cikananga Wildlife Center
Nursyamsi, Sub Section BKSDA, Bawean Island; Arkam, Local Conservationist, Bawean Island
Philipines
Joliesa Mae Salmoy Toledo MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Central Mindanao University
United Kingdom
Scott Wilson MSc, Head of Field Programmes, Chester Zoo
Germany
Dr. Johanna Rode-Margono, Stiftung Artenschutz
Luxembourg
Dr. Alain M. Frantz, 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
// Estimating the importance of different habitat types for selected mammals and improvement of habitat quality
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 with Deficient Data (DD) availability
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
// Teaching basic wildlife biology and ecology in Germany
