The main objective of the project is to evaluate the state of conservation of the mammal fauna of the Ecuadorian coast, and as a central point the Chongón Colonche mountain range. In the two years of study with camera traps we have a solid scientific base of the distribution and conservation status of L. pardalis, L. wiedii and H. yagouaroundi, in three protected forests that cover the dry forest and humid forest ecosystems. . The next step we seek is to make the surrounding communities aware of the importance of the presence of carnivores in their forests and achieve harmony between carnivores and humans.

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The main activities include:

• Community-based conservation programs to reduce immediate threats 

• Local, regional, and national government policy alignment and enforcement

• Raising awareness across a wide spectrum of society

• Monitoring our threat reduction progress