Common Name: Tayra Type: Mammal Family: Mustelidae Range: Tayra is a solitary mammal who prefers to live in the green forest, but live in dry forests also; they survive below elevations of 1,200 minimum. They live hollow trees, burrows or logs built by other animals. It can be found in the tropical forests from southern […]
Common Name: Spiders Type: Araneae, an order of arachnid. Family: Arachnid/1 family Range: Spiders are available worldwide on all continents except for Antarctica, and it is established that they survive in nearly every habitat Several species can be found in the national parks of Costa Rica such as Corcovado National Park, La Selva, Santa Rosa […]
Common Name: Great Kiskadee Type: Bird Family: Tyrannidae Range: The great kiskadee is available in open woodlands, groves, and streamside thickets orchards and easy to find parks. It can be seen in the open land and even in the heart of the city throughout Costa Rica and it is a most recognized bird in the […]
Common Name: Fireflies (Lightning Bugs) Type: Insect / Bugs Family: Lampyridae Range: Fireflies are a kind of beetle that is known for their glowing and flashing abilities which have given them the substitute name as lightening bugs. Fireflies love to stay at warm and humid areas. Due to this, they flourish in the tropical regions […]
Common Name: Kingfisher Type: Bird Family: Alcedines Range: Different types of Kingfishers live both in wetlands and woodlands throughout the world. Costa Rica is a magnificent place for birds’ watches. You can see three species of Kingfishers along the river to Tortuguero. There is Amazon Kingfisher, the Ringed Kingfisher and the smallest kingfisher called the […]