Canlaken (Kenneth Chin)
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Advocate for the Deaf
Kenneth is Deaf but speaking, he strongly supports inclusiveness in Singapore and abroad. His loss of hearing is severe and profound on each side.
He is able to lipread well and wears a Cochlear Implant.
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Natural Science Illustrator
As a freelance illustrator for about 7 years, he has contributed to guidebooks, websites, science publications and created his own merchandise. He hopes to elevate his abilities to work with conservation-based organisations to help spearhead conservation efforts through art and design. He is currently one of the only few natural science illustrators in Singapore.
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Conservation Photographer
As an avid photographer, he continues to hone his skills and techniques to produce the best images of undescribed or rare animals.
His photos can be viewed here.
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SE Asian Biodiversity Ambassador
Kenneth constantly designs and publishes his merchandise to raise and spread the love for regional biodiversity in Southeast Asia. He often travels around SE Asia to visit different places for photography and field experiences. He has collaborated with organizations and conservationists in the region.
Growing up in the bustling city of Singapore, he had little to no exposure to the forest until the age of 17, when he stumbled upon photos of the local wildlife. Inspired, he began documenting nature in 2015, later expanding his focus to the broader region. He dreams of collaborating with researchers on expeditions and aspires to become a National Geographic Explorer, using his work to help local communities both in the region and beyond. Through his art, he hopes to raise awareness of its power to support scientific discovery and conservation.
Snakes of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
My first science paper
Encyclopedia of Boas and Pythons
My photos of G. rhacophorus on Caudata, a herpetological Japanese Magazine
Calamaria of Borneo phone app
My article on BEAM (British European Association Magazine)
Amphibians of Thailand
Snakes of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
Online Workshop with Lee Kong Chian NHM
Cover Photo for Nature's Gold online magazine
Photo contributor to the following organisations, guidebooks and magazines:
Snakes of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
A Photographic Guide to the Snakes of Java
A pocket guide to Mammals of Borneo
Caudata (a herp-focused Japanese magazine)
Calamaria of Borneo app
The BEAM (a magazine by British Association Singapore)
Amphibians of Thailand (in Thai language)
Vnherps.com (Vietnamese amphibians)
Lizards of Southeast Asia
Field Guide to Tawau Hills Park
Encyclopedia of Boas and Pythons (2022)
Recent Progress in Taxonomic Studies, Biogeographic Analysis, and Revised Checklist of Reptiles in Indochina
Tamang Dugong Indonesia
Laboratory of Animal Behaviour and Conservation
Mt. Hamiguitan Natural Science Museum