10 interesting facts about the Mangrove Forest
10 interesting facts about the Mangrove Forest WHAT ARE MANGROVES?If you've ever been on vacation by the beach somewhere tropical, you’ve probably encountered mangrove trees and noticed their incredible ability to grow, seemingly, with their roots ...
Where does the Resplendent Quetzal live?
Where does the Resplendent Quetzal live?
COMMON NAME: Resplendent Quetzal
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pharomachrus mocinno
TYPE: Birds
DIET: Omnivore
SIZE: Body: 15 to 16 inches; tail: 24 inches
WEIGHT: 7 to 8 ounces
The resplendent quetzal ...
What is Monteverde?
What is Monteverde?
Geography
Topography
The community of Monteverde (1350-1500 m) lies on the upper Pacific slope near the Continental Divide in the Cordillera de Tilarán (Tilarán mountain range) in northwestern Costa Rica. The nearest town is Santa ...
What about Carara National Park?
What about Carara National Park? Carara National Park is located in the Turrubares and Garabito cantons, in the provinces of San José and Puntarenas, between coordinates 9º51' and 9º44' North latitude, 84º36' and 84º29' East longitude. ...
Sloths of Costa Rica, a national symbol of the country
Sloths of Costa Rica, a national symbol of the country.
Sloths in Costa Rica are an even more growing target for visitors looking to get close to them. Their smiling faces and funny laziness are two ...
What is the most common Poison Dart-Frog in Carara National Park?
What is the most common Poison-Dart Frog in Carara National Park?Carara is well known because of its famous diversity, birders love this place because of its avian fauna, however on the ground it is easy ...
What are the 10 most photogenic birds of Costa Rica?
What are the 10 most photogenic birds of Costa Rica?
This small but rich country lodges nothing but 932 species of birds, the conditions and relative close distances to each location provides great conditions for the ...
What is the national tree of Costa Rica?
What is the national tree of Costa Rica?
On August 31, 1959, Costa Rica’s national tree was named, it was to become the Guanacaste tree. Standing tall and wide, many of us have probably caught sight ...
Basic Steps to start birdwatching
How to start birdwatching to become a pro birder?
Ever wondered what all the birds you see in your yard, the park or even the street? Ever thought that there are a lot more species than ...
Crocodile vs Caiman
Can you tell the difference between Crocodiles and Caimans?When looking at a caiman vs crocodile, you may be wondering how you can tell the difference. While both of these reptiles look strikingly similar, they actually ...