In the Field - Conservation International

	KATYDID TEAM Katydids are recognized by scientists as indicators of habitat disturbance for an ecosystem. They tend to stay within small specific habitats and are highly sensitive to changes in that habitat.
	ANT TEAM The ant diversity of Guyana is not well known. Previous studies suggest a rich ant presence of over 350 species, but this is likely vastly underestimated.
	DUNG BEETLE TEAM Dung beetles are very useful to study because their reliance on dung means that their abundance and diversity often reflects that of local vertebrates.
	FISH TEAM This survey is the first comprehensive study of the fish and crustacean aquatic life of the Acarai Mountains and Sipo, Kamoa, and Essequibo rivers upstream from the Amaci Falls.
	REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN TEAM Despite the increasing knowledge of amphibians and reptiles in Guyana, the southern part of the country, containing large contiguous forests, has yet to be explored.
	BIRD TEAM Although human pressure on the forest is currently low, the need to identify exceptional biodiversity and establish a baseline of avian species richness is important as Guyana’s infrastructure develops.
	MAMMAL TEAM For shy mammals, especially those that are hunted, camera trapping is often more effective than looking for species while walking in the forest. Cameras were placed at den sites, trails, drinking stations, and other areas suspected of being frequented by mammals.