As a child, I dreamed of exploring the jungle and understanding the animals that live within it. Today, that dream has become my life’s work.

My name is Ignacio Zea, a graduating biology student and wildlife researcher. For the past 11 years, I have deployed camera traps across Panama’s forests to study the country’s most important terrestrial mammals. This work has generated valuable scientific data on emblematic and threatened species such as the jaguar, puma, tapir, white-lipped peccary, collared peccary, ocelot, giant anteater, and red brocket deer.

Now we face a new challenge.

In the fragmented landscapes of central Panama specifically the Mamoní Valley, these species are struggling to survive. We must understand their population density, habitat use, occupancy, and behavior to develop effective conservation strategies.

Camera traps allow us to see the unseen, understand the unknown, and protect what can still be saved.

Time is running out.

You can make a difference

Your donation will help acquire camera traps and continue this critical research to protect Panama’s wildlife.

If you cannot donate, sharing this campaign can still help save lives.

Their future depends on us. Help us protect those who have no voice.