Ants need a new PR
Ants of CR could use better PR According to The Encyclopedia Britannica, ants are second only to human beings as the
Nine-Banded Armadillo
The nine-banded armadillo is a fascinating medium-sized mammal. It is one of the official state animals of Texas. Its ancestors
Those Zany Sloths
Fun Facts About Our Unofficial Mascot Sloths have become Costa Rica’s unofficial national mascot, emblematic of the pura vida lifestyle. They
Scarlet Macaws Return to the Guanacaste
Scarlet Macaws Return to the Guanacaste. In a flurry of crimson, blue and yellow feathers, seven scarlet macaws took flight
Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback
Scarlet Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback: The Return of a God. Depicted as the fiery god of light, Itzamna,
Tree Boas
Three species of tree boa are common throughout many areas of Costa Rica: garden, annulated and black-tailed. As their name
Bullet Ants: Pain You Don’t Want to Feel
The lesser giant hunting ant (Paraponera clavata), more commonly known as the bullet ant, is no stranger to Costa Rica.