Picture source: Jouneytothejungle.com Frequently spotted on signs, merchandise, and advertisements, the great green macaw has become a popular emblem of nature and conservation for Costa Rica. Sadly, this amazing bird is at risk of disappearing from the planet and is recognized as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the… Continue reading →
Source: Birds of North America There are seven species of new world vultures. Of these, the black vulture is one of most abundant. Black vultures are residents of tropical and warm temperate areas ranging from southern Canada to southern South America, and are native to Costa Rica. They live up to 10 years on average.… Continue reading →
There are just five recognized subspecies of Central American squirrel monkey, and they all reside in southern Costa Rica and northern Panama. The smallest and most threatened, Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii, resides primarily along the southwestern coast of Costa Rica. Male monkeys are the largest and weigh a maximum of 2 pounds–even fully grown! Most monkeys have… Continue reading →
