Chong Leong Puan has a strong passion for nature, wildlife conservation research, and science communication. After completing his PhD in wildlife ecology from the University of Queensland, Australia, Puan continued his research on Malaysian birds, with respect to behavior, vocalization, habitat requirements, community ecology, and population genetics. He is currently an associate professor at the Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia, and is the Malaysian representative for the Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network. He enjoys birdwatching, hiking, nature sightseeing, and drawing.