General 

Grison

Grison
Galictis vittata Grison image
Size: body=50 cm; tail=15 cm; weight=2 kg 
Description: Muscular, with a long, low body and very short legs and tail. Distinctive colouration: grizzled grey above, white stripe on sides of neck and across forehead, black face, limbs, and underside of neck. Unlikely to be confused with another species. 
Activity: Probably diurnal; terrestrial, swims well. 
Habits: Poorly known; it is seldom seen and apparently rare throughout its range. It may travel alone or in pairs. It dens in armadillo burrows and other openings in the ground. The diet includes small reptiles, birds, and mammals. It is usually silent but may snort or growl if threatened. 
Habitat: Lowland forest and savannah. Most often sighted near rivers or streams. 
Signs: Tracks are five-toed, about 40 to 50 mm wide, with prominent claw marks. 
Status: Not yet recorded from Iwokrama Forest, but almost certainly present and likely uncommon

Iwokrama Riverlodge COVID-19 Tourism Protocols

Providing assurance for a clean and healthy environment for visitors and staff at Iwokrama locations. The Iwokrama Hygiene and Sanitation Protocol is an addition to Iwokrama’s Safety and Health Manual. This new protocol is implemented as a result of the COVID – 19 Pandemic. It includes new guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, tourists and other visitors. This Protocol is subject to change without notice and is based on current Government of Guyana regulations and other health and safety best practices.