Education with Wirjo
Discover a world of knowledge and exploration into Suriname's flora, fauna, biodiversity, climate change, and waste management — curated for biology enthusiasts, students, and environmental advocates.
Where passion meets purpose
This captivating platform serves as a beacon of enlightenment for biology enthusiasts and environmental advocates in Suriname and beyond. Dive into the rich tapestry of Suriname's natural world through expertly curated content on flora, fauna, biodiversity, climate change, and waste management.
Education with Wirjo doesn't just inform; it empowers. For students and scholars eager to delve deeper, the platform offers logistical support and guidance on ecological, biodiversity, environmental, cultural, and social studies. It's a dynamic hub where passion meets purpose, igniting curiosity and nurturing a profound understanding of our planet's interconnected ecosystems.
Join us on a journey of discovery with Wirjo — a vital resource for those dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of Suriname's biodiversity and safeguarding its ecological heritage. Let knowledge flourish, and let's together champion a sustainable future.
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Fresh field notes
Sloths in Suriname: Where to Spot Them and How
A local's guide to spotting two-toed and three-toed sloths around Paramaribo and Peperpot.
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Suriname's Secret Rainforest: Best Lodges Beyond Paramaribo
Over 90% unbroken Amazon rainforest, and the lodges that put you inside it.
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Why Peperpot Nature Park Is a Wildlife Photographer's Dream
A reclaimed coffee and cocoa plantation, fifteen minutes outside Paramaribo.
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Suriname: A Paradise for Colorful Birdwatching
750+ recorded species — the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, Scarlet Ibis and more.
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Giant River Otters in Suriname: Where to Find Them Now
The moment the water breaks and a family of giant otters surfaces.
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The Harpy Eagle: King of Suriname's Rainforest Canopy
Harpia harpyja — a predator so elusive that seasoned birders travel thousands of miles for one glimpse.
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Amazing Animals You Can See in Suriname
From prowling jaguars to a nation nearly 90% covered by pristine rainforest.
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Top Things to Do in Suriname
An insider's guide where Dutch colonial history meets Amazon rainforest.
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Sound Healing in Suriname
The ancient art of the singing bowl, over 2,000 years in the making.
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10 Facts About Sloths
There are 2 groups of sloth in the world, identified by the number of claws.
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Suriname
A country on the northern coast of South America — one of the smallest on the continent.
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Estuarine or Guiana Dolphin
Dolphins are warm-blooded mammals that give birth to live young.
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Best Time to Visit Suriname
A tropical climate with roughly four seasons in the north.
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Sea Turtle in Suriname
All you need to know — seven species of sea turtle live in oceans worldwide.
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The Wayana Indigenous People
An introduction to the Wayana Indigenous Peoples of Suriname.
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Jaguar & Puma Balance the Ecosystem
Research on how day- and night-active predator species interact.
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Long Covid Treatment by Plasmapheresis
A groundbreaking treatment method introduced at the Academic Hospital.
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We support students and researchers with logistics, local expertise, and guided access to Suriname's ecosystems.