‍Name:

‍Pungky Nanda Pratama

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‍Position:

‍Co-Founder / Field Team Manager

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‍Roles:

‍On-location research, placing cameras, data collection, outreach, education.

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‍Biography:

‍I have been working and actively involved in conservation projects since leaving university. The first conservation work that I undertook was as a volunteer, working on a mangrove and sea turtle project in my native home, East Java. More recently, I have been employed as an Environmental Educator with a local NGO called Animals Indonesia.

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‍In 2018, I left my job to start The Jungle Library Project, which focuses on environmental education. The project is a collaboration with friends and is supported by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Agency of South Sumatra. The project takes place in two locations, Isau Isau Nature Reserve and Kerinci Seblat National Park. I am also involved in rescuing flora from illegal plant trafficking as part of the Flora Conservation Act. These projects have since been incorporated under the umbrella of Eyes On The Wild.

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‍Favourite Capture:

‍My most favourite is the Sumatran Clouded Leopard (Endangered)! They are an ultra-rare, very beautiful, primitive species of big cat. They have evolved to live in arboreal environments, and are perfectly adapted for catching rainforest prey. They have cool patters, and their tail is amazing! They remind me of prehistoric Sabre-Toothed cats!

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‍Favourite Animal:

‍Puffin