Carlos Herney Cáceres Martínez is a Cum Laude Biologist from the University of Pamplona (Colombia), a Master's graduate in Forests and Conservation from the National University, Medellín campus, and a university professor in the Biology program at the University of Pamplona for the past five years. He also works as a Biologist at the Natural Resources Subdirection of CORPONOR. Carlos has over 16 years of experience in research, teaching, wildlife management, and more than 30 scientific publications. He has conducted research using camera trapping for the design of biological corridors, occupancy models, activity pattern evaluation, and diversity studies. His main interests focus on studying medium and large mammals, working with communities, management, zoning, conservation processes, and environmental public policies.
Juan Camilo Cepeda-Duque is a Biologist from the University of Santa Rosa de Cabal (Colombia) and holds a Master's in Biological Sciences from Andes University. Juan Camilo is focused on ecology and conservation of biodiversity in the tropical Andes. His work has focused on the research and mitigation of threats to flagship species such as the mountain tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) and the clouded ocelot (Leopardus pardinoides). He has led conservation projects funded by organizations like the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund and the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation. He is a member of the IUCN Tapir Specialist Group and has worked on issues such as the impact of invasive species on native wildlife. His experience includes the use of technologies such as camera traps, ecological modeling, and GIS for wildlife management and monitoring.