The fieldwork required both mental and physical resilience in challenging conditions, necessitating the ability to operate effectively across diverse topographies, social settings, and cultural contexts. This often involved living in basic accommodations, camping, and trekking up to 30 kilometers per day through rugged terrain to access remote sampling sites.This experience provided valuable opportunities to engage with various indigenous communities and gain insights into their cultures. I learned to respect local traditions that were essential for logistical planning.Although not explicitly part of my role as a project coordinator, I took the initiative to visually document the project, the region, and its traditions through photography and journaling. Starting as a project volunteer allowed me to acquire essential skills related to the project's scientific inquiries and its potential contributions to wildlife conservation. I became proficient in navigating tropical forests using GPS technology and developed strong working relationships with field assistants and forest department staff. Additionally, I learned to operate camera traps, troubleshoot issues, and monitor each unit effectively in the field.