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The Tiny Titans: Costa Rica’s Shrews and Their Miniature World

The Tiny Titans: Costa Rica’s Shrews and Their Miniature World

The Mighty Miniature: Costa Rica’s Tiny but Powerful Shrews In the lush, vibrant landscapes of Costa Rica, where howler monkeys echo through the canopy and resplendent quetzals flash their brilliant colours, a tiny yet mighty mammal diligently scurries beneath the...

Costa Rica’s Blooming April: The Colors of Nature Awakening

Costa Rica’s Blooming April: The Colors of Nature Awakening

April in Costa Rica: Blooming Beauty and Protecting Our Bees Why is April the best month to experience Costa Rica’s floral beauty? April marks a spectacular transition in Costa Rica, bridging the dry season's end and the rainy season's onset, resulting in vibrant...

Why the Guitite Tree is Essential for Costa Rica’s Pollinators

Why the Guitite Tree is Essential for Costa Rica’s Pollinators

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Guitite Tree (Acnistus arborescens): A Vital Pollinator Resource in Costa Rica What is the Guitite Tree? The Guitite tree (Acnistus arborescens) is...

The Marvelous Matapalo Tree: Nature’s Ingenious Architect

The Marvelous Matapalo Tree: Nature’s Ingenious Architect

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Matapalo tree, also known as the Strangler Fig, is one of the most fascinating and ecologically significant trees in Costa Rica. Its unique growth...

The Enchanting Hummingbird Moth: A Daytime Deceive

The Enchanting Hummingbird Moth: A Daytime Deceive

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the lush, vibrant landscape of Costa Rica, there exists a tiny marvel that often eludes the untrained eye—a creature so adept at mimicry that it can...

The Curious Case of the Leaf-Mimic Katydid

The Curious Case of the Leaf-Mimic Katydid

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the heart of Costa Rica's lush rainforests, a master of disguise plays an intricate game of hide and seek. This elusive artist is none other than...

Riverside Rulers: The Neotropical Otters of Costa Rica

Riverside Rulers: The Neotropical Otters of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the lush, verdant waterways of Costa Rica, the neotropical otters—often playfully referred to as "riverine royalty"—have carved out an existence...

Costa Rica’s Stick Bugs: Masters of Camouflage and Eco Warriors

Costa Rica’s Stick Bugs: Masters of Camouflage and Eco Warriors

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Stick bugs or walking sticks, are among the most remarkable creatures in Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystem, epitomizing nature’s ingenuity in camouflage...