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Kwamala RAP - SPECIES NOT NEW TO SCIENCE & OTHER PHOTOS
January 24, 2012 - Conservation International (CI) announced today the results of a scientific survey in southwest Suriname that documented nearly 1,300 species, including 46 species which may be new to science. The three-week survey, an initiative of CI’s long-standing Rapid Assessment Program (RAP), explored three remote sites along the Kutari and Sipaliwini Rivers near the village of Kwamalasumutu from August to September 2010, in an effort to document the region’s poorly known biodiversity and help develop sustainable ecotourism opportunities for the local people.
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(Species not new to science) This beautiful green crested katydid (Steirodon sp.) is an obligate herbivore, eating only plants. Its spiny body helps defend it from birds and other animals that want to eat it. Katydids sing at night to attract mates. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Piotr Naskrecki PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Piotr Naskrecki must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
(Species not new to science) Three-striped poison dart frog (Ameerega trivitatta) carrying tadpoles on the back. Adults of many poison dart species transport their young from one body of water to another as the tadpoles feed and develop. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Trond Larsen PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Trond Larsen must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
(Species not new to science) Monkey frog (Phyllomedusa tomopterna) is a species of tree frog that is indicative of healthy, pristine rain forest. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Trond Larsen PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Trond Larsen must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
(Species not new to science) Turnip-tailed gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda) licks its eyeball. The large eyes have vertical elliptical pupils and no eyelids. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Trond Larsen PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Trond Larsen must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
(Species not new to science) Trap cameras captured a jaguar (Panthera onca) on the prowl. Jaguars are sit-and-wait predators, pouncing on unsuspecting victims, which may include such large mammals as tapirs and deer, from low branches. Despite their reputation, jaguars rarely, if ever, attack humans and far more jaguars have been hunted by people than the other way around. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Conservation International Suriname PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Conservation International Suriname must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
(Species not new to science) The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium sized cat, usually weighing up to 40 pounds. They are fiercely territorial and hunt small animals, especially rodents. By regulating populations of rodents and other prey, these predators are important for maintaining a healthy, balanced ecosystem. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Conservation International Suriname PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Conservation International Suriname must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
(Species not new to science) Despite its large size and heavy body armature, the Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus) is a gentle animal, feeding primarily on termites and ants, which it digs out from underground nests using its huge claws. Giant armadillos are rarely seen due to their nocturnal habits, but their huge burrows are a common sight in the forests of Kwamalasamutu. This species is declining across its range in South America, primarily as a result of excessive hunting and habitat loss. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Conservation International Suriname PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © K. Gajapersad must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
(Species not new to science) The Collared peccary (Pecari tajacu)- is the smaller of the two species of peccaries in the Kwamalasamutu region, and is one of the preferred food animals for the Trio people. Peccaries belong to a different family than pigs, which are native to Afro-Eurasia. This species was observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. www.conservation.org © Conservation International Suriname PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © K. Gajapersad must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
In 2000, more than 313 petroglyphs and shards of pottery were discovered in a cave system near the Trio village of Kwamalasamutu in Suriname. The site offers the most concentrated set of petroglyphs ever recorded in the Amazonian basin. To protect this cultural heritage, the Trio people have established a sanctuary around these caves and are now looking to use them as an opportunity to develop sustainable ecotourism. http://www.conservation.org © Trond Larsen PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Trond Larsen must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
In 2000, more than 313 petroglyphs and shards of pottery were discovered in a cave system near the Trio village of Kwamalasamutu in Suriname. The site offers the most concentrated set of petroglyphs ever recorded in the Amazonian basin. To protect this cultural heritage, the Trio people have established a sanctuary around these caves and are now looking to use them as an opportunity to develop sustainable ecotourism. http://www.conservation.org


© Trond Larsen

PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted.

REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Trond Larsen must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
In 2000, more than 313 petroglyphs and shards of pottery were discovered in a cave system near the Trio village of Kwamalasamutu in Suriname. The site offers the most concentrated set of petroglyphs ever recorded in the Amazonian basin. To protect this cultural heritage, the Trio people have established a sanctuary around these caves and are now looking to use them as an opportunity to develop sustainable ecotourism. http://www.conservation.org © Trond Larsen PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Trond Larsen must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
In 2000, more than 313 petroglyphs and shards of pottery were discovered in a cave system near the Trio village of Kwamalasamutu in Suriname. The site offers the most concentrated set of petroglyphs ever recorded in the Amazonian basin. To protect this cultural heritage, the Trio people have established a sanctuary around these caves and are now looking to use them as an opportunity to develop sustainable ecotourism. http://www.conservation.org


© Trond Larsen

PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded at no charge for one-time use for coverage/promotion of the press release titled “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” by Conservation International. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. No sublicensing, sale or resale permitted.

REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must bear the copyright notice and be properly credited to © Trond Larsen must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the press release. Any uses in which the image appears without proper copyright notice and caption referencing the press release “An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname” are subject to paid licensing.
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