Assoc. Prof. Dr. Puan Chong Leong of Universiti Putra Malaysia is a leading expert on Malaysian owls, with a PhD in wildlife ecology from the University of Queensland. Passionate about wildlife since childhood, he advocates for a balanced approach to biodiversity conservation and economic development. Dr. Puan envisions a future where humans and wildlife coexist harmoniously, and conservation efforts support both ecological health and community livelihoods.