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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.
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Olingos: Costa Rica’s Hidden Eco-Heroes
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a place where Mother Nature displays her wonders at every turn. While most visitors come in search of charismatic megafauna like sloths...
Bird’s Eye View of Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]After living here for over three years, I was looking forward to this trip to gaze at the beauty of this region of Guanacaste, via air. The gyrocopter was blue like the sky above us. The pilot did the pre-flight checklist...
Walking on Water: The Jesus Christ Lizard of Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a land of ecological wonders, is home to one of the most fascinating creatures, the Jesus Christ Lizard. Known scientifically as Basiliscus...
Nature’s Palette: The Roseate Spoonbill and Its Colorful Presence in Costa Rican Wildlife
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Enchanting Roseate Spoonbill of Costa Rica: A Natural Wonder Costa Rica, a land of rich biodiversity, is home to one of the most visually...
Sleek and Stealthy: Exploring the Life of the Tropical Gar in Central American Waters
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Tropical gar, an intriguing and vital species in aquatic ecosystems, is a fascinating topic, especially for those interested in Costa Rica's diverse...
The Tamandua: Costa Rica’s Unique Anteater and Its Role in the Ecosystem
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica is home to a fascinating creature: the Tamandua, or lesser anteater. This small, tree-dwelling mammal is a vital part of Costa Rica's...
Soaring Beneath the Surface: The Eagle Rays of Costa Rica’s Seas
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Eagle rays, with their distinctive and elegant appearance, are one of the ocean's most mesmerizing sights, especially in the biodiverse waters of Costa...
Why Opossums are Costa Rica’s Secret Environmental Warriors
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Unlikely Hero: Costa Rica's Wonderful Opossums Costa Rica, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity, is home to a multitude of...
The Most Elusive Creatures in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to 5% of the world's species despite making up just 0.03% of the Earth's surface. While tourists...
Costa Rica Primate Guide: Discover the Four Monkey Species in their Natural Habitats
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Greetings, fellow primate aficionados! Are you ready to unravel the vivid landscapes of Costa Rica, diving deep into the habitats that host our...
Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks of Costa Rica: Oceanic Treasures Facing Extinction
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]A Hammerhead Shark! Yikes! These magnificent beings have a special place in the waters of Costa Rica, particularly around areas like the Cocos Island...
Discover the Baird’s Tapir: Costa Rica’s Elusive Jungle Guardian
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Baird's tapir—Costa Rica's very own jungle mascot. These lumbering and somewhat adorably awkward creatures might not win a beauty contest against...
Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Costa Rica: A Majestic Journey
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a of diverse ecosystems and unparalleled natural beauty, offers a unique and thrilling experience: swimming with whale sharks. These gentle...
Dance of the Blue Morpho
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]In lands where verdant forests sway, Where nature weaves its vibrant play, A fluttering dream, a sight so rare, The Blue Morpho's wings take to the air. With azure hues, like sapphire skies, These winged wonders...
Unmasking the White-faced Capuchin Monkeys’ Thieving Adventures
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The mesmerizing world of "white-faced capuchin monkeys", is known for their antics and mischief. Imagine you're traipsing through the luscious...
Swinging with Kinkajous: A Moonlit Journey in the Rainforest
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Adventure seekers and animal lovers! Picture this: nestled in the dense, vibrant tropical rainforests of Central and South America is an enigmatic...
Monkeying Around with a Camera in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]You're on the verge of an absolutely exhilarating adventure, stepping into the vibrant world of photographing the fascinating primates of Costa Rica....
Difference between two-toed and three-toed sloths
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Equestrian Ballet in Costa Rica: The Vibrant Narrative of Doma Vaquera con Garrocha
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Certainly, connoisseurs and mere enthusiasts of equine grace will find themselves engrossed in the visual banquet presented through Eugenio Garcia's...
Safeguarding the Sanctuary: Sawfish Breeding in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Region
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Sawfish, a distinctive and endangered species of fish, find sanctuary in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica, which serves as crucial breeding grounds for these remarkable creatures. With their long, flat snouts adorned...
Red-Eyed Tree Frog Embryos: Nature’s Marvels
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Red-eyed tree frog embryos, scientifically known as Agalychnis callidryas, possess a remarkable level of complexity and development even at their...
Celebrating Our Sloths on October 20th
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica's Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo) was founded in 2016 by sloth researcher Dr. Rebecca Cliffe and is dedicated to saving sloths in the wild. Dr. Cliffe has worked extensively in the field with sloths for...
Unveiling the Elegance of the Blue Morpho Butterfly
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]In the vast tapestry of the natural world, few creatures can match the exquisite allure of the Blue Morpho Butterfly. With its resplendent azure wings, delicate flight, and captivating charm, this winged marvel never...
The Impressive Brahma
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Brahma of Costa Rica are a fascinating breed of cattle known for their size, strength, and adaptability. These magnificent animals have been bred...
I Love Booby Birds – Fascinating Pelagic Birds | Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Okay, stop giggling. The Booby family is one of my favorite pelagic birds. Pelagic means they spend most of their time at sea. Boobies spend most of...
Bizarre Adventures in the Ferocious Isles
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Traveling to the Danish Faroe Islands is like a short vacation in an asylum for the criminally insane. Not that this is unexpected considering the...
Pallas’ Long-Tongued Bat: A Fascinating Nectar-Loving Marvel of South and Central America
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Pallas' Long-tongued bat (Glossophaga soricina) is a fascinating mammal native to South and Central America. Its exceptional metabolism and...
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, in ancient Mayan legends, the scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is unmistakable. With a wingspan of nearly five feet and a squawk that can’t be ignored, these majestic birds are crowd pleasers that seem to love the attention.
Costa Rica’s Whale-Watching Season: A Dance with Gentle Giants
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica's Whale-Watching Season: A Dance with Gentle Giants Ah, Costa Rica! A land where verdant jungles meet azure oceans, and the song of exotic birds accompanies the gentle rustling of palm leaves. There's a season...
Tropical Flowers and Hummingbirds
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to learn all about our tropical flowers and the hummingbirds that visit them. Costa Rica has a diverse range of flowers due to our unique climate, enabled by our location...
Pacific Screech Owl
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The Pacific screech-owl (Megascops cooperi) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. With nocturnal and crepuscular habits, it hunts...
Howler Monkeys: Fascinating Creatures of Costa Rica’s Forests
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]When it comes to the diverse wildlife found in the forests of Central and South America, one creature stands out for its distinctive calls and intriguing behavior — the howler monkey. Here, we will explore the fascinating...
Sloth’s Poetic Serenity
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Fred’s Bird Adventures
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671810619211{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The Sulphur-Winged Parakeet Bird in Brief The Sulphur-Winged Parakeet (Pyrrhura hoffmanni) Also known as Hoffman’s conure or the sulfur-winged...
Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds. Photo Caption: The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, is confined to those continents and parts of northern Africa. This article highlights the species that birdwatchers...
What’s that huge nest in the tree?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What's that big nest in the trees? Hornets? Wasps? Flies? Ants? Good try, they are termites. Termites are small insects that are found throughout Costa Rica. They are known for their ability to eat away at wood...
Coatis the Clowns of the Forest
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Oh, the adorable Coatis of Costa Rica! These charming creatures never fail to captivate the hearts of visitors with their endearing antics and lovable nature. When you encounter a coati in the wild, prepare yourself for a...
Motmots of Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Motmots are proof that common birds are not necessarily common looking. A stunning family of birds — one or more of the six motmot types — are readily found in and along the edges of forests throughout Costa Rica. Both...
Rufous-Vented Ground-Cuckoo
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Rarely Seen Roadrunner Relative For birders with a “life list” of sighting dreams come true, the rufous-vented ground-cuckoo will commonly disappoint. Reports of fleeting glimpses have always been rare, even among the...