A Survey of Kaburi Creek, West Suriname, and its Conservation Implications

by Dr Nicole Duplaix, Marchal Lingaard, and Claudine Sakimin

 Table of Contents

 

About the Authors

 

Background
1. Habitat
2. Biodiversity
3.The Giant otter
a. Habitat selection and seasonal requirements
b. Group structure and behavior
c. Seasonal population dynamics in Kaburi Creek
4. The People

The Survey and findings
1. Purpose of the Survey
2. Kaburi Creek
3. Biodiversity
4. The Otters
5. Human use

Discussion
1. Human/otter conflicts
2. Biodiversity impacts and threats
3. Carib Indian concerns and wishes
4. Tourism development
5. Other problems

Recommendations
1. Conservation
2. Education
3. Utilization
4. Implementation phases

Summary

Bibliography

Appendix:
Birds and mammals observed along Kaburi Creek

 

Figures:

1. Map of Kaburi Creek

2. Individual markings of some of the Giant otters seen on Kaburi Creek

Tables:

1. Kaburi Creek. Otter Use.

2. Kaburi Creek. Otter use and Human Use.

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