Rainforest and Turtle Conservation In Costa Rica

Thank You for Supporting This Vital Project

The preservation of the Kekoldi Indigenous Region depends on rigorous research and continuous monitoring efforts. The data we collect plays a crucial role in shaping effective conservation strategies.

Our project focuses on some key areas.

Climate change: We participate in reforestation projects to restore degraded forests, which act as carbon sinks and help mitigate climate change.

Habitat degradation: We monitor critical habitats to identify threats and implement measures to protect them as well as engage with the local communities to promote sustainable practices and reduce human impact on the environment.

Wildlife data collection: We monitor wildlife populations to assess their health and identify threats, sharing our data with local partners to aid them in their efforts to thwart illegal hunting and removal of indigenous species.

Your support helps us with valuable resources to support these key areas.  Camera traps are one example of this important reasearch equipment.  Some of highlights in the last quarter come from our camera traps.

In a period of exciting sightings for us, we captured a large male Puma on one of our trails. This is only our second record here in Kekoldi and first clear sighting! With more camera traps we will be able to identify our individuals here in Kekoldi definitively and greater understand their spatial usage throughout the reserve.

We're working on an exciting camera trap project to study the elusive ocelot. Using four scent lures—tuna oil, sardines, cologne, and cinnamon—across four camera traps, we aim to understand how these beautiful predators interact with their environment. This ethical, non-invasive method lets us gather important behavioral data without disturbing or capturing the animals. By respecting the natural balance of their habitat, we're helping to protect their future. 

Our camera traps don't just pick up felines and other mammals. We also capture birds! To our surprise recently one of our camera traps witnessed this Gray-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis) having a wash.

We also regularly have Great Curassow (Crax rubra) on our camera traps. These are magnificent game birds possessing sensational plumage and a low booming song that have been largely eliminated outside of protected areas due to hunting.

We’re actively working with our local partners to counter the threats of climate change, habitat loss, and wildlife collection in Kekoldi, Costa Rica. Through our research and conservation programs, we're taking significant steps to protect this precious ecosystem.

Our fundraising efforts directly support these initiatives, and we deeply appreciate your contribution. We look forward to sharing more progress with you.

Thank you again for your support!