It’s a stick… no it’s an insect By The Tico Times April 20, 2014 Lindsay Fendt/The Tico Times A stick bug crawls on the jungle floor near Corcovado National Park. There are approximately 3,000 species of stick bugs. According to National Geographic they are some of the best camouflaged creatures in the world. Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail The Tico Times Previous article25 killed so far during Semana Santa, according to Red CrossNext articleTwo classic short stories by Gabriel García Márquez that you should read Latest Articles Costa Rica Introduces Specialized Driving Tests for 2026 Licenses November 7, 2025 U.S. Shutdown Triggers Flight Cancellations and Long Airport Lines November 7, 2025 Alaska Hawaiian Airlines Revise Surfboard Policy for Costa Rican Surfers November 7, 2025 Costa Rica Warns Against Collecting Seashells to Save Ecosystems November 7, 2025 U.S. Seeks Extradition of Costa Rican Drug Leader from Limón November 6, 2025 Popular Reads Costa Rica Fast-Tracks $32 Million Mega-Prison Contract November 5, 2025 Spine-Tingling Costa Rican Folklore Tales October 31, 2025 San José’s Best Neighborhoods For Travelers Per Lonely Planet November 4, 2025 Costa Rica Police Officer Faces U.S. Extradition For Drug Trafficking November 2, 2025