As a country with expansive jungles and riverain areas, Guyana’s wildlife is often heavily sold to tourists and locals alike. While the popular adage goes that any publicity is good publicity, the focus on our wildlife has had and continues to have disastrous impacts on our environment, communities and economy.
To date, Guyana is one of the largest exporters of wild-caught animals in South America. With the Rupununi savannahs and wetlands teeming with biodiversity, it remains the most popular location for the illegal capture, transport and sale of wildlife.