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Renowned for its remarkable biodiversity, Costa Rica is a sanctuary for captivating wildlife species. From its lush rainforests to coastal expanses, diverse ecosystems nurture an array of creatures. The intelligence and comprehension displayed by these species have perpetually intrigued scientists and nature enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Costa Rican wildlife and experience the delicate balance of its ecosystems, a testament to the beauty of nature’s intricacy.
Cuckoo, Cuckoo! Not a Rare Sound in Costa Rica
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Welcome To the North American Birdfair
Welcome to the North...
Costa Rica’s Sloths: The Sweetest Slowpokes in the Canopy
Sloths in Costa Rica: Where...
Costa Rica Wildlife Conservation Now
Costa Rica wildlife conservation protects forests, coasts, and biodiversity while shaping travel, communities, and the country’s future.
The Long-Tailed Manakin: Costa Rica’s Dancer of the Dry Forest
Photos by Greivin Araya Few...
It’s Quetzal Time: Myths, Majesty, and the Emerald Spirit of San Gerardo de Dota
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Costa Rica’s Elusive King of the Forest, Have Crucial Place in Ecosystem
The jaguar is not just...
Nine-Banded Armadillo: Costa Rica’s Armoured Digging Specialist
The nine-banded armadillo is...
Those Zany Sloths
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Costa Rica’s Vultures: The Sky Janitors With Solar-Panel Wings
If you’ve spent any time on...
The Motmots of Costa Rica: Pendulum-Tailed Jewels Hiding in Plain Sight
There’s a moment that...
American Crocodile
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The Tigrillo (oncilla) of Costa Rica: A Secretive Wild Cat You’ll Rarely See
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Protecting One Species at a Time
Protecting One Species at a...
Costa Rican Vultures: Hey … Somebody Has to Take Out the Garbage!
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Let’s Hear it For the Howler
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Costa Rica Wildlife: 30 Incredible Animals You Can Actually See
Costa Rica may be small on...
Bullet Ants: Pain You Don’t Want to Feel
Bullet Ants in Costa Rica:...
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 into the green of the Costa Rican coastal forest, signaling the historic return of a species once vanquished from this area.
Mussurana: More Friend Than Foe, Except to Other Snakes
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Creature Feature: Oropendolas of Costa Rica
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Cool Adventure – A Whale’s Tale: Whale Watching in Costa Rica
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Tree Boas
Three species of tree boa...
Elephant Beetle
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Arribada: They Have Arrived!
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Roosterfish in Costa Rica: The Ultimate Adventure Catch
Costa Rica is a land where...
Toucan Species in Costa Rica
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Jungle Babies: Wildlife Births in the Green Season
As the green season sweeps...
Fins in the Fjord: Dolphin Encounters in Golfo Dulce
Why is September the best...
Manatee Moments: Quiet Encounters in Tortuguero
Tortuguero, a tranquil...
Why Sloths Love the Wet Season: Puddles, Perches, and Plant Parties
Why do sloths seem happier...
Shadow Kings: Tracking Costa Rica’s Jungle Royals
What are Costa Rica’s jungle...
Wings in the Wetlands
Costa Rica’s Migratory Bird...
Mini Summer, Mega Activity: Wildlife You’re More Likely to See
From howler monkeys to...
Woolly Opossums: Costa Rica’s Fluffiest Night Watchers With a Secret Superpower
High up in the canopies of...
The Crocodile Whisperer of Tárcoles: The Man Who Swam with a Croc
In the heart of Costa Rica,...
Baby Turtle Frenzy: A Wet-Season Miracle on the Sand
Every July, the beaches of...
When Frogs Rule the Night: Costa Rica’s Rainforest After Dark
How amphibians turn June’s...
Strange Things fallings from the Sky in Costa Rica’s Rain Season
Yes, it sometimes rains...
Cracking the Code of Animal Communication with Ai
AI and the Animal Kingdom:...
The Comeback of the Scarlet Macaw in Costa Rica
How has the Scarlet Macaw...
Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica: Survival, Threats, and the Role of Conservation
The Echoes of the...
The Fascinating World of Sloths
Sloths are among the most...
The Elusive Greater Grison: Costa Rica’s Mysterious Forest Predator
Costa Rica is home to a...






















































