Natural History and Ecology of Suriname

Natural History and Ecology of Suriname
Author: Bart de Dijn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789460224386

Natural History and Ecology of Suriname offers a unique overview of the remarkable nature of this diverse and beautiful country. The book showcases more than 200 fascinating tropical plant and animal species, making it an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to explore Suriname's remarkable flora and fauna. It also provides an introduction to the country's history, geology, climate, ecosystems, and more. World Wildlife Fund Guianas is part of the international World Wildlife Fund network, which has been supporting conservation work in Suriname since the 1960s.

The Freshwater Fishes of Suriname

The Freshwater Fishes of Suriname
Author: Jan H.A. Mol
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 899
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9004207651

With some 480 currently known fresh- and brackish-water fish species, Suriname has a rich inland fish fauna that is related to the most diverse freshwater fish fauna on planet Earth, i.e. that of the Amazon River. Interest in the freshwater fishes of Suriname by naturalists and scientists extends back over more than two centuries. Suriname is undoubtedly the site of origin of the oldest extant preserved specimens of South American fishes and 19 Surinamese fish species were described and figured by Linnaeus. Building on ichthyological studies initiated in the 1960s by the Brokopondo Project, this book provides an introduction to the freshwater fish fauna of Suriname, including identification keys, photographs of the species and descriptions of their habitats, that should be especially useful to decision makers, conservation biologists, aquarium hobbyists and eco-tourists.

Amphibians of Suriname

Amphibians of Suriname
Author: Paul E. Ouboter
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2012-05-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9004207996

The "Amphibians of Suriname" is the first overview of our present knowledge of this interesting group for Suriname. For all 104 species a short description, photograph, distribution map and data on natural history and taxonomy are given.

Field Guide to the Birds of Suriname

Field Guide to the Birds of Suriname
Author: Arie L. Spaans
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9004352333

Suriname, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern South America, is a relatively small country compared to most other South American countries. It nevertheless has a rich avifauna. By the end of 2017, 751 species (including 765 subspecies) were known to occur in Suriname. Most of the land area of Suriname is still covered with tropical rainforest and the country should be a must-visit for birdwatchers. Suriname is even mentioned as being the best country to spot certain neotropical species. Surprisingly, few birders visit Suriname. The main reason given is the lack of a handy pocket guide that can easily be carried in a backpack. This (revised and updated) edition of the Field Guide to the Birds of Suriname (with its 109 color plates) tries to fill this gap. In addition to species accounts, data on topography, climate, geology, geomorphology, biogeography, avifauna composition, conservation, and hotspots for bird watching are given. So, why delay your trip to this beautiful and friendly country any longer? Suriname with its rich avifauna awaits you!

Timber Trees of Suriname

Timber Trees of Suriname
Author: Chequita R. Bhikhi
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789460223914

This guide focuses on the identification of Surinamese trees, based on field, vegetative, floristic, and wood characteristics. It includes botanical descriptions, wood descriptions, illustrations and photos of one hundred Surinamese commercial timber tree species, potential timber tree species, and tree species protected by Surinamese forest law. It is the first book for Suriname with more than four hundred photos to illustrate the characteristics of each tree species for easy identification in the field. The guide is intended for anyone interested in learning and identifying Surinamese timber trees, particularly for the Surinamese forest organizations and different timber companies in Suriname. While this guide focuses on Suriname, many of these species can be found in the adjacent countries of Guyana and French Guiana as well, or have a neotropical distribution, allowing the book to be applicable across the entire region.

Ecology and Natural History (Collins New Naturalist Library)

Ecology and Natural History (Collins New Naturalist Library)
Author: David Wilkinson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2021-06-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0008293643

Ecology is the science of ecosystems, of habitats, of our world and its future. In the latest New Naturalist, ecologist David M. Wilkinson explains key ideas of this crucial branch of science, using Britain’s ecosystems to illustrate each point.