National Geographic “Dream Team” knee-deep in Guyana’s biodiversity National Geographic “Dream Team” knee-deep in Guyana’s biodiversity By Andrew Short of the University of Kansas Originally published by NationalGeographic.com, October 30, 2013 Our driver, Leroy, slammed on the brakes. The large Bedford truck behind us carrying our gear and most of our crew ran into a […]
National Geographic “Dream Team” dives in to Guyana’s biodiversity National Geographic “Dream Team” dives in to Guyana’s biodiversity Originally posted at National Geographic, October 28, 2013 Today, an international team arrived in southern Guyana, near the boarder with Brazil, to conduct a rapid biological assessment of the Rupununi Savannah, a sprawling tropical grassland peppered with […]
Purring monkey and vegetarian piranha among 400 new Amazon species Purring monkey and vegetarian piranha among 400 new Amazon species Jessica Aldred, theguardian.comWednesday 23 October 2013 | Click Here to see the original post At least 441 new species of animals and plants have been discovered over the past four years in the vast, underexplored […]
Guyana travel warning: you may fall in love with the people Guyana travel warning: you may fall in love with the people Guyana travel warning was the most common piece of information I found when researching for a recent trip to South America. Besides warnings, it was hard to get concrete travel advice. Even Traveldudes […]
National Geographic at Kaieteur Falls (video) National Geographic at Kaieteur Falls (video) Visitors traversing the eastern coast of South America on the National Geographic Explorer cruise ship spent a few days in Guyana this Autumn. The journey was awarded National Geographic’s 2013 Tours of Lifetime distinction. Wilderness Explorers is proud to be recognized for the […]
An Experience to Remember Another new species – this time a Plec is discovered in Guyana Guyanese musician, historian, philosopher, and global personality Dave Martins spent time on the National Geographic Explorer cruise ship which recently made a call at the Port of Georgetown, Guyana. He reflects on the experience.Sometimes, in the everyday course of […]
Another new species – this time a Plec is discovered in Guyana Another new species – this time a Plec is discovered in Guyana A new genus and species of a weakly armoured plec has been described from the upper Mazaruni River in northwestern Guyana. and was named by Jonathan Armbruster and Donald Taphorn as […]
Significant archaeological discovery in Guyana’s Rupununi Significant archaeological discovery in Guyana’s Rupununi Intriguing remains of a culture long extinct have been unearthed in the Rupununi savannah close to Amuku Lake which in the 18th century was believed to be the site of the fabled golden city of El Dorado.In June, Victor Pires, the owner of […]
New Electric Fish discovered in Guyana New Electric Fish discovered in Guyana A previously unknown genus of electric fish has been identified in a remote region of South America by team of international researchers including University of Toronto Scarborough professor Nathan Lovejoy.The Akawaio penak, a thin, eel-like electric fish, was discovered in the shallow, murky […]
Stunning Guyana photography from Andrew Snyder Stunning Guyana photography from Andrew Snyder The mouth and esophagus of the leatherback turtle are a perfect example of how an animal can become adapted to its diet and habitat. When the turtle consumes jellyfish (and it must eat many, as jellyfish have low nutritional value), the esophagus stores […]
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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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