Sitting on the north-eastern corner of mainland South America. This country is still 93% forested – the most forested country in the world. This forest is part of the Brazilian rainforest. Given the expanse of forest within the country. It is not a particularly small country either, being roughly 2/3 the size of the UK/

As a country, mostly made up of rainforest, the wildlife to be seen is varied. Primates include Red-handed tamarin, Guianan squirrel monkey, Chestnut capuchin, Weeper capuchin, Red-backed bearded saki, Northern bearded saki, White-faced saki, Guyanan red howler and the Red-faced spider monkey. Rodents include a variety of different species of rat, mouse and squirrel, alongside Agouti and paca among others. There are also a wide range of bats, and a variety of anteaters, and sloths.

West Indian Manatees are found along the coast and in the countries rivers, and there is a range of predators. Cats include Oncilla, Margay, Ocelot, Cougar, Jaguar, Jaguarundi. The small Indian mongoose has been introduced. There is a range of canines, such as Crab-eating fox, crab-eating racoon, bush-dog, Kinkajou and the South-American Coati. There are also 5 mustelids to look out for, including Tayra, Greater grison, Neotropical river otter, giant otter and Striped hog-nosed skunk. In terms of deer like animals, apart from a peccary, there are several species of brocket and the white-tailed deer.

Just over half a million people live in the country, and it is considered one of the safest places in South America. As the tourism industry is only just getting going, it is currently very expensive, though I hope that websites like this might help bring this down.

Below, you will find a list of any mentions that this country has had on this website.