Deep in the emerald heart of South America lies Suriname, one of the world’s last truly wild frontiers. Nearly 90% covered by pristine rainforest, this small nation is home to an astonishing array of wildlife found almost nowhere else on Earth. From the powerful jaguar prowling silent jungle trails to the vibrant scarlet ibis painting the sky in fiery red, Suriname’s biodiversity will leave you breathless. Giant river otters play in blackwater creeks, harpy eagles soar above the canopy, and colorful poison dart frogs hide among the leaves. Below are just a few of the amazing animals waiting to be discovered!
A long-tailed wildcat Leopardus wiedii
The scarlet ibis, sometimes called red ibis (Eudocimus ruber)
Guianan Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
The king of the Jungle, the Jaguar (Panthera Onca)
Yellow-footedTortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatis)
The Blue Dyeing Poison-Dart Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius)
Myrmecophaga tridactyla (Giant anteater)
Hoplias aimara, also known as anjumara, anjoemara and giant wolf fish
Mazama americana ( Red Brocket)
Phyllomedusa bicolor, the giant leaf frog, giant monkey frog