Yeap Chin Aik is a senior conservation officer and project manager for the Malaysian Nature Society’s Hornbill Conservation Project, with over 20 years of experience. He serves on the IUCN Hornbill Specialist Group and is pursuing a PhD in hornbill ecology at Universiti Putra Malaysia. An avid birdwatcher since youth, Yeap is dedicated to conservation, working closely with the Orang Asli to develop community nurseries that support hornbills and wildlife, emphasising local engagement for lasting impact.