Reasons to visit Guyana

20/09/2022

The Silver Arowana (𝑂𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑜𝑔𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑚 𝑏𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑟𝑟ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑢𝑚)
is also known as the 'water monkey' due to its ability to project out of the water to catch its prey. They are also sometimes known as ‘dragonfish' due to their shiny, armor-like scales and double barbels which resemble dragons of common Asian folklore. This South American species is native to the Amazon, Essequibo, and Oyapock basins and its diet usually consist of snails and crustaceans, though the remains of larger animals like bats, birds, and snakes have been found in their stomach.
While the Silver Arowana is not listed on the IUCN red list, it is one of the most popular ornamental fish from South America which leads to conflict between those who utilize it for ornamental purposes and those who rely on it for food.

26/08/2022

Georgetown at night

22/08/2022

14/08/2022

Introducing our animal of the week!

The Giant Armadillo (𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙨) is the largest of the armadillos, weighing approximately 57 lbs. In Guyana they inhabit savannah and rainforest with a preference for watery areas, forest islands, bushlands and woodlands. Due to their low population and wide habitat range, armadillo sightings are rare. Giant armadillos are solitary and nocturnal, and often spend their days hiding from predators in burrows which they dig using their large front claws. The Giant Armadillo is listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Redlist.

26/05/2021

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Location: Pomeroon
Date: 17 July, 2017 | Time: 7:40 am
Category: Nature & Wildlife
Photographer: Deopaul Somwaru