Animals and wildlife in Costa Rica
The little rodents found in the rain forests of Central America, northern Latin America & some Caribbean Islands which have the genus Dasyprocta are known as the Agouti. Agoutis have many species. One is the Central American species which binomial name is Dasyprocta punctata. The average length of the agouti with its tail is 41…
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 areas of Latin and South America, you’re sure to spot these monkeys resting on treetops, eating freshly grown leaves or basically, howling. These fascinating mammals have such a character which makes…
Olive ridley sea turtles are one of the most famous species of turtles and the second smallest–next to Kemp’s Ridley. These turtles are most famous for its mass nesting in few areas, mainly in the Ostional Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica. Along with this fascinating spectacle come international threats such as the widening and increasing…
The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is world-famous for being the biggest nesting ground of mainly olive ridley turtles as well as leatherback and pacific green turtles. Located in between Punta India in the north and Punta Guiones and Nosara over in the south, this truly unique wildlife refuge is home to one of the greatest turtle…
The Boa constrictor (Boa constrictor) is a large & fascinating snake from the reptile family Boidae seen in the tropical regions of American continents. It has more than ten subspecies. Boas bear some exclusive characteristics of reptiles. They have various colors and patterns, which depend on the nature of the habitat. It’s a heavy snake,…