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A Heartbreaking Loss: A Call to Protect Our Howler Monkeys

A Heartbreaking Loss: A Call to Protect Our Howler Monkeys

On the morning of June 11th, my son and I were forever changed by a heart-wrenching scene. As we were traveling up the hill from Playa Hermosa toward the Waldorf Hotel around 7:30 AM, a piercing cry shattered the morning calm. High above, on tangled power lines...

Mini Summer, Mega Activity: Wildlife You’re More Likely to See

Mini Summer, Mega Activity: Wildlife You’re More Likely to See

From howler monkeys to toucans, the dry break draws out more than just tourists. What is Costa Rica’s “mini summer”? Mini summer, or "veranillo de San Juan", is a brief dry spell that usually occurs between late June and mid-July, interrupting the otherwise rainy...

Baby Turtle Frenzy: A Wet-Season Miracle on the Sand

Baby Turtle Frenzy: A Wet-Season Miracle on the Sand

Every July, the beaches of Costa Rica come alive with an unforgettable scene: thousands of baby sea turtles hatching from sandy nests and scrambling toward the Pacific or Caribbean surf. No bigger than a bottle cap, these tiny creatures navigate a dangerous path in...

Coco the Brave Little Hermit Crab

Coco the Brave Little Hermit Crab

As the day winds down and the sun dips below the unspoiled shoreline of Las Baulas National Marine Park in Costa Rica, its shimmering rays cast a warm glow on the vibrant shells scattered along the beach. Amidst these shells, one may catch a glimpse of the elusive...

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...

The Mysterious Migrations of Costa Rica’s Wildlife

The Mysterious Migrations of Costa Rica’s Wildlife

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a small yet biologically rich country, is a global hotspot for wildlife migrations. From the lush rainforests of the Osa Peninsula to the...