Mammals

Common Name: Opossums Type: Mammal Family: Didelphimorphia Range: The Opossums is an animal that is found mainly in forests throughout the U.S., Mexico, and…

Common Name: Skunks Type: Mammal, Scientific name: Mephitis Mephitis Costa Rica’s Skunks: Striped Hog-nosed Skunk – Conepatus semistriatus Family: Skunks are considered part of…

Common Name: Raccoon Type: Mammal Family: Procyonids Range: The Raccoon is an animal that is found mainly in forests near streams. It is also…

Common Name: Coyote Type: Mammal Family: Canidae such as wolves and domestic dogs (German shepherd), coyote looks remarkably like his two cousins. Range: Throughout…

Howler monkeys are not only known to be the biggest but also the loudest New World Monkeys. Whether you’re in Costa Rica or other…