Lecturer in Conservation Biology
BSc Forestry (UPM), MSc Cons. Biol (UKM)

I am interested mainly in conservation biology and animal ecology. Sarawak is particularly an interesting place to study wildlife because of its untapped natural resources. Deforestation has been accelerated in many parts of South-east in recent decade, especially in Borneo. This has posed various threats to local wildlife, particularly those which are endemic to Borneo. This has called for a rapid assessment and protection of the flora and fauna without hindering the development of the local socio-economic. Adding on to the pioneers’ works in Sarawak, I contributed to the distribution and conservation of terrestrial mammals and in recent times I am keen to work on birds for various reasons. I have used various techniques to understand the complexity of animal distribution and ecology in this region. I have worked on carnivores, chiropterans, and on a single species of Rafflesia. I have worked in Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo as well as in Kalimantan, and currently working on my postgraduate program in the outbacks of Australia. I am examining the complexity and dynamics of community ecology of mangrove birds in Darwin Region. This involves, species-area relationship, nestedness of mangrove bird community, effect of disturbance and spatial matrices and foraging ecology.

Selected Publications (Since 2003)

Mohd. Azlan J. and Dionysius S.K. Sharma 2003. Camera trapping the Indochinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) in a Secondary Forest, Peninsular Malaysia, Raffles Bulletin of Zoology. 51 (2): 421-427.

Mohd. Azlan J. 2003. The Diversity of Mustelids, vivverids and herpestids in a disturbed forest in Peninsular Malaysia. Small carnivore conservation. 23: 8-9.

Mohd. Azlan J., Ibnu Maryanto , Agus P. Kartono  and M.T. Abdullah. 2003 Diversity, relative abundance and conservation of Chiropterans in Kayan Mentarang National Park, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Sarawak Museum Journal LVII (79); 251-265

Mohd. Azlan J. 2004. Camera trapping survey in the Maludam National Park, Betong Division Sarawak. Alterra, Wageningen UR, The Netherlands, Forest Department Sarawak and Sarawak Forestry Corporation Pp 36.

Rompaey, H.V. and Mohd. Azlan J. 2004. Hose’s civet, (Diplogale hosei). Small carnivore conservation. 30: 18-19.

Mohd. Azlan Jayasilan, Wiriadinata, H., Kade Sidiyasa & Kamarudin Mat Salleh. 2004. New record and extended distribution of Rafflesia pricei Meijer in Kalimantan. Folia Malaysiana 5 (2): 115-122.

Mohd. Azlan J. 2005. Distribution of the Bornean Bay Cat, Catopuma badia in Sarawak. In: Wallace in Sarawak– 150 Years Later. An International Conference on Biogeography and Biodiversity. 2005. A. A. Tuen and I. Das (Eds). Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan. pp: 198-201.

Mohd. Azlan J. 2005. A short note on the activity patterns of  Viverra tangalunga and Paradoxurus hermaphroditus in a secondary forest in Peninsular Malaysia. Small carnivore conservation. 33: 27-28.

Mohd Azlan J., Neuchlos J. and Abdullah, M.T. 2005 Diversity of chiropterans in limestone forest area, Bau, Sarawak. Malaysian Applied Biology. 34 (1): 59-64.

Mohd. Azlan J. (2006). Mammal diversity and conservation in a secondary forest in Peninsular Malaysia. Biodiversity and Conservation. 15:1013-1025.

Mohd. Azlan J and Dionysius S.K. Sharma. 2006  The diversity and activity patterns of wild felids in a secondary forest in Peninsular Malaysia Oryx 40 (1): 1-6.

Mohd Azlan J and G.W.H. Davison. 2006. Camera trapping as a tool to study ground dwelling birds? Malayan Nature Journal 57(4): 359-368.

Mohd. Azlan J and Engkamat . 2006. Camera trapping and conservation in Lambir Hills National Park. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 54(2):469-475.

Mohd Azlan J., Tuen, A.A., Khombi, M, Sait, I., and Abdullah, M.T. 2006. Diversity and Abundance of Mammals in Loagan Bunut National Park. In: Scientific Journey Through Borneo. 2006. Tuen, A.A., Sayok, A.K., Toh, A.N. and Noweg, G.T. (Eds).pp: 173-182. Peat Swamp Project, UNDP/GEF Funded (MAL/99/G31), Sarawak Forest Department and Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, University Malaysia Sarawak.

Mohd. Azlan J and Muhammad Faisal 2006. Ethnozoological survey in selected areas in Sarawak. Sarawak Museum Journal. LXII (83).

Mohd. Azlan J. and Sanderson, J. 2007. Geographic distribution and conservation status of the bay cat ( Catopuma badia), a Bornean endemic. Oryx, 31 (3), 1-4.

Mohd. Azlan J. and Dayang, N.  and Sanderson, J. 2007. Historical records of felid collections in the Sarawak Museum. Cat news 47: 8-9.

Mohd Azlan J., Lisa, D.P.A., Lading, E. and Mohidin, R. 2007. Camera Trapping and Conservation in Kubah National Park. In: Proceedings of the eigth Hornbill Workshop on protected areas and biodiversity conservation. Kuching Pp 87-101.

Sharma, R. Mohd Azlan J., Vidyadaran, M.K. and Sharma, D. 2007. Tiger Predation and Cattle Management practices in an oil palm-livestock integrated system. (Abstract) In: Proceedings of the 41st International Congress of the ISAE, Merida, Mexico. (Eds. Galindo, F. and Alvarez, L.) Pp 233

Mohd Azlan J, Taha, S.H., Laman, C.J.M. and Abdullah, M.T. (In press). Diversity of bats at two contrasting elevations in a protected dipterocarp forest in Sarawak, Borneo The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory, Australia 24: 151–156.