Tapir and White-lipped peccary are large keystone ungulate species in tropical ecosystems because they contribute to shape the structure of the forests through trampling and seeds dispersal and depredation. However, they are currently endangered in Panama due to habitat disturbance and poaching which resulted in their extirpation from many regions. The two species still occur in the Darién National Park that is a major stronghold for wildlife in Mesoamerica, but that is also increasingly threatened by human encroachment. Therefore, in this study I will seek to monitor the population trend of ungulates with camera traps, while investigating their spatial ecology with telemetry in the Darien area. The data collected will principally serve for identifying their habitat use and resource needs. Moreover, I will be assisted by local Embera people who are key for the success of the program and for developing long-term conservation strategies.