Whether in France or in the Philippines, our teams are all committed to acting for the protection of the binturong and its environment. Education, scientific research, conservation actions, or awareness, each area has its specialist within ABConservation. Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions.
Kingdom: Animal
Class: Mammal
Species: Arboreal Homo sapiens
Gender: Female
Diet: The sweeter it is, the more she likes it
Location: Paris jungle
Distinctive features: Communicative, sonorous laughter, fearsome tantrums
Personality: Lively and sociable, like the binturong
Favourite hobbies: Hiking, climbing, petting cats, caring for animals, reading, watching dramas and listening to music.
Pauline has been working with the binturongs in the menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris since 2012. She was quickly won over by the shaggy coat and lively, sociable character of the binturongs. Concerned about their fate, both in captivity and in the wild, and eager to learn more about them, she realized, after much research, that the species is both little-known and threatened. In 2014, she therefore decided to create an association whose aim will be to promote knowledge and protection of this species. Arctictis Binturong Conservation was born!
Kingdom: Animal
Class: Mammal
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Diet: Omnivorous
Location: Hauts-de-seine
Distinctive features: Known for her glasses and characteristic pout on photos
Personality: Reserved, loyal, quirky sense of humor
Favourite hobbies: Eating (“food is life”); trying one artistic activity before moving on to another.
Melissa met Agathe while studying at veterinary school. Equally passionate about wildlife and its conservation, after working in a dog clinic she left to volunteer in a rehabilitation center in Cambodia, then to do a Master in Wildlife Health in London. On her return to France, she talks to Agathe about the binturong and ABConservation's work, and was keen to lend the association a hand. In May 2018, she was given the role of secretary: she proofreads and corrects publications, helps translate texts into English and attends meetings with Pauline and Agathe.
Kingdom: Animal
Class: Mammal
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Diet: Makes an effort
Location: Palawan Island, Philippines
Distinctive features: Very long hair
Personality: Calm and reserved, but also very curious and cannot stand inactivity.
Favourite hobbies: Walking alone or with friends, playing board games, helping in rescue centres, testing new things.
Ameline has a passion for wildlife and nature in general, and she has completed many internships in the animal environment alongside her biology studies. Once she had reached the middle of her master’s degree in ethology in Rennes, Ameline decided to take a break from her studies to reflect on her future. Determined to become involved in associations, she joined ABConservation as a volunteer in 2021 to attend the animations in the zoo. Beginning her sabbatical with a civic service in an LPO wildlife rescue centre, she finally arrived in the educationnal branch in May 2022 and joined the office as secretary in November 2022.
Kingdom: Animal
Class: Mammal
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Diet: Fruits and vegetables
Location: Palawan Island, Philippines
Distinctive features: Daily hiccups
Personality: Determined, observant, social and calm
Favourite hobbies: Taking care of your animals, watching the sunset or sunrise, walking on the beach, hiking,reading
Passionate about animals since childhood and dedicated to their protection, Éléa has always wanted to work in wildlife conservation. She therefore focused her higher education studies in this direction and met the ABConservation team in 2019 for her 3-year internship.th year Biology & Ecology degree. She spent 1 month on the island of Palawan and fell completely under the spell of the island, the binturong and the association. After graduating with a Master's degree in Ethology & Ecology in 2021, and gaining experience as a research officer, Éléa volunteered with the association's scientific and communications departments. In October 2022, she took over as Scientific Manager and joined the association's board in November as Secretary. Since January 2023, she has joined the Philippines team in Palawan to head up our research program.
Kingdom: Animal
Class: Mammal
Species: Homo sapiens
Gender: Female
Diet: Geoflexitarian
Location: Planète terre
Distinctive features: Laughs all the time and singular laughter
Personality: Dynamic, sociable, versatile, with a brain of madness
Favourite hobbies: Horse riding, diving, forest walks, reading, theater, podcasts and cinema.
After a degree in Information and Communication, Élise hesitates to pursue a master’s degree in the creation of cultural projects or in the environment. She pursue an MBA in Management and Cultural Engineering and tries to include environmental issues as soon as possible. After her studies, she decides to dedicate at least one year to the environment. Seeking civic service, she discovers ABConservation and falls in love with this funny animal that smells like popcorn and the Philippines. After completing her civic service contract in October 2024, she joined the office in November and is now responsible for the communication.
Kingdom: Animal
Class: Mammal
Species: Homo sapiens
Gender: Male
Diet: Omnivore with gateauvore tendencies
Location: France
Distinctive features: Calm, thoughtful
Personality: Reserved, loyal, quirky sense of humor
Favourite hobbies: Keeping busy, observing and learning about animals, evenings out with friends, climbing and running.
Having always wanted to work with animals since he was a child, because he was always surrounded by dogs, cats and horses, Dimitri took up the job of animal keeper as soon as he obtained his scientific diploma. Then on contract in a zoo, he decided to join ABConservation after the discovery of civic service in order to discover conservation in situ while being an actor and develop his experience. He completed his civic service contract with the association in September 2024 and joined the office in November.
Kingdom: Animal
Class: Mammal
Species: Homo sapiens
Gender: Male
Diet: Savoury vegetarian
Location: Wet plains of Maine-et-Loire
Distinctive features: In reflection
Personality: Calm, patient but energetic
Favourite hobbies: Wildlife photography, astronomy, nature walks and travel.
Nicolas, a 23-year-old biodiversity and photography lover.He isenévole chez ABConservation depuis avril 2024 et s’investit reuliively for pédagogiques en France. It is devenu membre du bureau de l’association en novembre également.
ABConservation, it's:
An office in France
57 rue Cuvier MNHN CP31
75005 Paris
An office in the Philippines
Unit 15, Maria Apartments
Barangay San Manuel
5300 Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
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