Graham Watkins

Rupununi: Rediscovering a Lost World is an informational website and companion to the book of the same name, focused on the Rupununi region of southwest Guyana. It introduces a landscape where savannas meet the Amazon basin, exploring the area’s ancient geology, seasonal wetlands, remarkable wildlife, history, and Indigenous cultures. The site highlights the Makushi and Wapishana peoples and their long-standing stewardship of the region, as well as the Rupununi’s importance for biodiversity and forest conservation.

Visitors can explore dedicated sections on history, geology, wildlife, and people, alongside blog stories and updates about the region. The accompanying book uses writing and photography to explain the Takutu Basin’s geology, water systems, seasons, species diversity, and the roles of Indigenous communities and conservation institutions in shaping its future. It was written by conservation biologist Graham Watkins and features photographs by Pete Oxford and Renee Bish. The website also offers information about the authors, links to purchase the book, and an email subscription for wildlife news, stories, and conservation updates.