Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Lesley de Souza from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium has been researching the giant arapaima (with a befitting scientific name of Arapaima gigas) in and around Rewa for the past few years. South America’s largest freshwater fish, the arapaima (AIR-uh-PYE-muh), is in danger of disappearing before we know enough about it to save it.
de Souza’s fieldwork in the remote Rupununi wetlands of Guyana is a first-of-its-kind study of the migratory patterns of arapaimas. By learning where these fish live, both in the dry season and in the rainy season, and when they move into flooded grasslands and forests, she can contribute to a conservation management plan to protect their feeding and breeding habitats.
Read more at NEWSWATCH on the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC website.
Introduction to the Guiana Shield The Guiana Shield is a vast and ancient geological formation located in northeastern South America, spanning across six countries: Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Renowned as one of the most biologically diverse
Key Highlights Kaieteur Falls is one of the world’s tallest single-drop waterfalls at nearly 750 feet. The waterfall is in the Kaieteur National Park in Guyana, South America. Kaieteur Falls is surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, which boasts unparalleled biodiversity.
The Otter Lady Those were, of course, different times, so perhaps the way in which Diane McTurk found her herself at the forefront of ‘ecotourism’ in Guyana might not happen in the same way today. Nonetheless, she was in many
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Shamir Khan hails from Yupukari, a small village in the central Rupununi region of Guyana. With deep ties to his community, he has served as a prominent figure, including roles as a tour guide and a member of the Board of Directors for Caiman House Incorporated. His leadership experience also includes serving as Toshao, the chief of his village, where he played a pivotal role in community development and cultural preservation.
Currently, Shamir works as a driver and office assistant at Wilderness Explorers, where he continues to promote eco-tourism and connect visitors with the natural beauty of his homeland. An avid fisherman, Shamir cherishes opportunities to engage with nature, reflecting his commitment to the environment and traditional practices.
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