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On the smallest island, only the
toughest plants now survive. Those that remain are heavily defended,
armed with thorns or chemicals. It’s hard to imagine that this place was
once part of a lush forest, but not long ago, most of what is now Lake
Guri was an unbroken expanse of green.
Before the flood, Guri was a riot of
plant life, vibrant and diverse. Living among the plants were animals
from the small and furtive to the large and powerful. Each had a role to
play in an intricate community. Dominating this ecosystem were the top
predators with muscle, speed and size on their side. In the middle of
the food chain were animals like howler monkeys which rule the treetops,
protecting territory with their signature calls. Today Guri is strangely
quiet, it’s silence seldom broken.
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