Some animals in Suriname include capybara, wildhog, monkeys, tapir, giant armadillo and ocelot. Bird species include hummingbird, Ibis and macaw. However, certain species have been declared endangered such as fin whale, sea whale and giant otter.
An interesting plant in Suriname is the parakeet flower, and an interesting animal is the cock-of-the-rock. The parakeet flower or parrot's beak [Heliconiapsittacorum] is Suriname's national flower. In the Surinamese creole language Sranan Tongo it's called 'popokai tongo'. In Surinamese Dutch, it's called 'papegaaietong' or 'papegaybek'. In Surinamese Carib, it's called 'kulewako anuru'. In Suriname it's pollinated by hummingbirds.
Two, the cock-of-the-rock [Rupicola rupicola] makes its home in the Raleighvallen [Raleigh Falls] Nature Reserve. It's one of the largest nesting grounds for this bird. The male is bright orange or red with a distinctive fan-shaped crest.
Amphibians, arachnids, bats, birds, fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles are among Suriname's native animals.
Specifically, amphibians include the blue poison frog (Dendrobates azureus). Arachnids include the ground spider (Zimiromus volksberg). Bats include the round-eared bat (Tonatia carrikeri, T. schulzi). Birds include the silver-beaked tanager (Ramphocelus carbo). Fish include the dwarf suckermouth catfish (Harttiella crassicauda). Insects include the tortoise beetle(Calliaspis surinamensis). Mammals include the giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). Reptiles include the worm lizard (Amphisbaena myersi).
Suriname has over 180 species of mammals; over 700 species of birds; and an abundance of amphibians, fish, and reptiles. Four endangered species of sea turtles [Leatherback, Green, Olive Ridley, and Hawksbill] live there. The Galibi Nature Reserve was established as a national reserve in 1969 to protect them.
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR] is inhabited by typical animals of the area. These include giant armadillos, giant river otters, jaguars, sloths, and tapirs. Over 400 species of birds are found in the Reserve. Some examples of the CSNR's bird life include Guiana cock-of-the-rock, harpy eagles, and scarlet macaws.
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Central Suriname Nature Reserve is located at 4.1346° N, 56.1142° W.
Suriname is famous for its pristine and diverse natural beauty. About 80 percent of Suriname's land surface is covered by tropical rainforest. One of Suriname's most important landmarks is the Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR] in west central Suriname. The Reserve was created by Conservation International and the Republic of Suriname in 1998. The Reserve was designed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 in recognition of its 6,178 square miles [16,000 square kilometers] of pristine tropical rainforest ecosystem.
Suriname has two mountain ranges Ð the Bakhuys Mountains and the Van Asch Van Wijck Mountains. Suriname is also home to the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, an area of unspoiled forests that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Five of Suriname's major landforms are Brokopondo Reservoir [Brokopondomeer], Brownsberg Nature Park, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Galibi Nature Reserve, and Raleighvallen Nature Reserve.One, Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest reservoir lakes in the world. It was created by constructing a 177 foot [54 meter] tall dam across the Suriname River. Because of the great area of the reservoir, villages had to be abandoned. Around 5,000 people were displaced. The government set up Operation Gwamba to save animals from the soon-to-be lake bed.Two, Brownsberg Nature Park is a paradise for birdwatchers. Of over 650 known birds in Suriname, over 250 are found here.Three, Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR] in west central Suriname was created by Conservation International and the Republic of Suriname in 1998. The Reserve was designed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 in recognition of its 6,178 square miles [16,000 square kilometers] of pristine tropical rainforest ecosystem.Four, Galibi ['Watchman' in Carib] Nature Reserve is a nesting site for endangered sea turtles. Three species regularly nest at Galibi: green [Chelonia mydas], leatherback [Dermichelys coriacea], and olive ridley [Lepidochelys olivacea]. A fourth species, the hawksbill [Eretmochelys imbricata], sporadically nests at Galibi.Five, Raleighvallen [Raleigh Falls] Nature Reserveis a paradise for bird and monkey watchers. It also is the home of the rare and spectacular cock-of-the-rock [Rupicolarupicola]. The Voltzberg, a granite sugarloaf mountain, rises 150 meters [375 feet] above the Reserve's forest canopy.For a photo of the cock-of-the-rock, and for a photo of a green sea turtle [Chelonia mydas] at Galibi Nature Reserve, please visit the links provided below.
Five of Suriname's major landforms are Brokopondo Reservoir [Brokopondomeer], Brownsberg Nature Park, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Galibi Nature Reserve, and Raleighvallen Nature Reserve.One, Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest reservoir lakes in the world. It was created by constructing a 177 foot [54 meter] tall dam across the Suriname River. Because of the great area of the reservoir, villages had to be abandoned, and around 5,000 people were displaced. The government set up Operation Gwamba to save animals from the soon to be lake bed.Two, Brownsberg Nature Park is a paradise for birdwatchers. Of over 650 known birds in Suriname, over 250 are found here.Three, Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR] in west central Suriname was created by Conservation International and the Republic of Suriname in 1998. The Reserve was designed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 in recognition of its 6,178 square miles [16,000 square kilometers]of pristine tropical rainforest ecosystem.Four, Galibi ['Watchman' in Carib] Nature Reserveis a nesting site for endangered sea turtles. Three species regularly nest at Galibi: green [Chelonia mydas], leatherback [Dermichelys coriacea], and olive ridley [Lepidochelys olivacea]. A fourth species, the hawksbill [Eretmochelys imbricata], sporadically nests at Galibi.Five, Raleighvallen [Raleigh Falls] Nature Reserveis a paradise for bird and monkey watchers. It's also the home of the rare and spectacular cock of the rock [Rupicola rupicola]. The Voltzberg, a granite sugarloaf mountain, rises 150 meters [375 feet] above the Reserve's forest canopy.For photos of the cock of the rock and the green sea turtle, please visit the links provided below.Juliana Top
Suriname has over 180 species of mammals; over 700 species of birds; and an abundance of amphibians, fish, and reptiles. Four endangered species of sea turtles [Leatherback, Green, Olive Ridley, and Hawksbill] live there. The Galibi Nature Reserve was established as a national reserve in 1969 to protect them.
Suriname doesn't have a national animal or insect. But four endangered sea turtles are popularly linked with Suriname. Green [Chelonia mydas], hawksbill [Eretmochelys imbricata], leatherback [Dermochelys coriacea], and olive ridley [Lepidochelys olivacea] all nest in Suriname. The Galibi Nature Reserve in northern Suriname was established as a national reserve in 1969 to protect them.
Suriname doesn't have a national animal. But Suriname has over 180 species of mammals, over 700 species of birds, as well as an abundance of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Four endangered species of sea turtles [Leatherback, Green, Olive Ridley, and Hawksbill] live there. The Galibi Nature Reserve was established as a national reserve in 1969 to protect them.
The parakeet flower or parrot's beak [Heliconia psittacorum] is Suriname's national flower. In the Surinamese creole language Sranan Tongo the flower is called 'popokai tongo'. In Surinamese Dutch, it's called 'papegaaietong' or 'papegaybek'. In Surinamese Carib, it's called 'kulewako anuru'. In Suriname it's pollinated by hummingbirds.For a photo of a 'popokai tongo' with an ant in the Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR], please visit the link provided below.
Pristine and diverse natural beauty is Suriname's attraction. Around 30 percent of the total land area of Suriname is protected by law as wildlife reserves. About 80 percent of Suriname's land surface is covered by tropical rainforest. It's home to over 650 birds. Three endangered sea turtles regularly nest at the Galibi Nature Reserve in Suriname. A fourth endangered turtle sporadically nests there.
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deforestation which leads to soil erosion,and the animals losing their habitat