The Journal of Indonesian Natural History will be published biannually by the Department of Biology at the University of Andalas, Padang, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia, in collaboration with Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark. The Department of Biology at University of Andalas is dedicated to educating Indonesian biologists in the study and conservation of Indonesia’s biodiversity and natural history. Copenhagen Zoo, through its Research and Conservation Division, supports in-situ conservation in Southeast Asia by assisting local organizations and individuals who undertake research, capacity building or the implementation of conservation programmes and projects.