Biology The Crested Caracara is one of the three species of caracaras found in Costa Rica. It is a member…
White Throated Magpie Jay
Biology One of the New World jays, the white-throated magpie-jay is a big blue, black and white bird that features…
Red Lored Parrot
Biology The Red-lored Parrot also known as Primrose-cheeked Amazon or “loro cariamarillo” is endemic to the tropical regions of the…
Kinkajou
Biology The kinkajou is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and…
Jaguarundi
Biology Jaguarundi can be found from northern Argentina to the south-western part of the United States. Their primary habitat lowlands,…
Anteater (Tamandua)
Biology Of the three anteater species in Costa Rica, the Northern Tamandua, or Lesser anteater as it is often called;…
Spotted Skunk
Biology The Western Spotted Skunk is a tiny, relatively slender skunk with glossy black fur interrupted with distinct white stripes…
Humpback Whales
Biology The humpback whale is one of the most recognizable whale species. Towering anywhere between 40 and 50 feet in…
Ctenasaur
Biology This animal requires warm, sunny areas with perches, which may be stones, boulders, trees, snags, or fence posts to…
Green Iguana
Biology The largest lizard species in Central America, the adult green iguana (Iguana iguana) can reach up to six feet…
Agouti
Biology The Agouti is a tropical rodent that to most visitors appears a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel.…
Coatis
Biology The Coati (Pizote in Spanish) is a member of the racoon family and can be easily distinguished with its…