Stories and photos from the field
The 3-Toed Sloth is a famous animal, recently and noticeably gaining popularity due to zootopia’s portrayal of the animal. The dopey face and slow movements are all notable characteristics of the animal, but beneath these characteristics lies some unique hidden traits. First, there are two primary types of sloths: the two-toed sloth and the three-toed… Continue reading Three-Toed Sloth (Brown Throated Sloth) – Natural
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 Ara ambiguus (Great Green Macaw)
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 The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Living on the Cape the past two and a half months has taught me what winter really means. I never knew it snowed at the beach until I came here. That being said, the weather hasn’t been able to slow down our work very much… I’ve had countless days of frozen feet and hands at this point. I… Continue reading The Edge of the Earth