What's that word?
When is species has been eliminated only locally(in a particular area)
Extirpation
NGO
Non Governmental Organisation
Red body, wings with a bit of yellow and a lot of blue. If you talk to me, I may talk back to you
Scarlet macaw
This winged insect is hard to spot when resting, but it's bright blue coloration is exposed when flying
Blue morpho butterfly
When a habitat becomes divided into discontinuous patches or fragments
Fragmentation
Reduction of biodiversity due to extinction or displacement of species
Biodiversity loss
CSBD
Center for the Study of Biological Diversity
This river dwelling mammal lives in families of up to 20 and were loved by the famous Diane McTurk
Giant river otter
This reddish brown monkey has a large mouth and a long drawn out call. Some Guyanese say that they are "calling for rain"
Howler monkey
Reduction of biodiversity due to extinction or displacement of species
Biodiversity loss
Conservation efforts that include breeding and/or maintenance of species in artificial ecosystems such as zoos
Ex-situ conservation
IFA
Inshore Fishing Area
All the different shades of blue and grey feathers covering my body are a hint to my name
Blue-grey tanager/blue saki
One of Guyana's newspapers has the same name as this tourist site that is home to the golden rocket frog
Kaieteur falls
Conservation efforts that include the breeding and/or maintenance of species in artificial ecosystems such as zoos
Ex-situ conservation
When a habitat becomes divided into discontinuous patches
Habitat fragmentation
IAS
Invasive Alien Species
The name of this whale found in Guyana's EEZ highlights the fact that it is smaller than the typical killer whale
Pygmy killer whale
World's largest rodent
Capybara/watrush
When a species has been eliminated only locally(in a particular area)
Extirpation
Only wild animals are found in these areas. Humans are allowed to remove forest products from these areas and tourists can visit. However, they are not allowed to interfere with the conservation project.
Wildlife sanctuary
IUCN
International Union for the Conservation of Nature
This species of manatee has a name similar to this International Cricket team that Guyanese have a love/hate relationship with
West Indian manatee
What date was International Day for Biological Diversity?
22 May
Only wild animals are found in these areas. Humans are allowed to remove forest products from the area and tourists can visit. However, they are not allowed to interfere with the conservation project.
Wildlife Sanctuary