What are Costa Rica’s jungle apex predators? The top predators in Costa Rica’s jungles are jaguars, pumas, ocelots, and jaguarundis. These big cats rule the tropical terrain with stealth and power. As the rainy season reaches its peak in August and September, the...
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Lake Arenal and volcano Arenal
The Shy Dwellers: Armadillos of the Costa Rican Soil
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Meet the unassuming architects of Costa Rica's rich soils: the armadillos. These creatures, clad in natural armor, are as mysterious as they are...
Nature’s Nomads: The Walking Palms on the Move in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Walking Palms of Costa Rica: Nature's Own Mobile Home In the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, there's a tree that takes the phrase "up and move"...
Costa Rica Birding: Little Tinamou—The Forest’s Whisper
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s reputation as a birdwatcher’s haven is bolstered by the presence of diverse bird species, among which the Little Tinamou (Crypturellus...
Costa Rica Birding: Little Tinamou—The Forest’s Whisper
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s reputation as a birdwatcher’s haven is bolstered by the presence of diverse bird species, among which the Little Tinamou (Crypturellus...
Whispers of the Forest: The Margay’s Tale
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the dense, verdant jungles of Costa Rica, where the moonlight barely touches the forest floor, the margay cat moves like a shadow. This small,...
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
[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...
Night Walks in the Jungle – Turn Your Night Mode On
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As twilight fades into the inky blackness of night, the jungle sheds its daytime cheer and dons its midnight cloak. It’s the perfect time to switch...
Shadow of the Forest: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Costa Rica’s Jaguarundi
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Unveiling the Elusive Jaguarundi: Costa Rica’s Mysterious Feline Deep in the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, the jaguarundi, a lesser-known wild...
Costa Rica’s Camouflaged Critters: The Art of Survival of the Snake-Mimic Caterpillar
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the dense, verdant jungles of Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park, a remarkable example of nature’s ingenuity in survival and adaptation quietly...












