This is the first in a series of articles about the various species of fauna and flora which abound in Guyana’s rain forest and the Rupununi Savannahs. Subsequent articles in the series will be published on Sundays. They appear compliments of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development.
“Rain forests are rich in biodiversity and are home to many different plants and animals as well as for indigenous communities. Even if you don’t live in the rain forest, humans rely on the forest for resources such as building materials (wood and lianas),