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Neo Fauna in Jacó: Saving the world, one snake at a time

Neo Fauna in Jacó gives visitors a peek into what it's like to house and care for wounded or misplaced animals, before they're (hopefully) returned to the wild.

Killer cat loose in Monteverde, bird learns

A Monteverde hotel cat takes a walk on the wild side and kills a bird. Bad kitty.

Monteverde herpetarium: Fall in love with snakes all over again

If you don't like spiders and snakes, you don't have what it takes to love this.

Orphaned Costa Rica sloths warm to human mothering

An orphaned baby sloth found crying in a tree gets some love (and a tasty leaf) from a human surrogate.
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What It’s Like to Finally See a Jaguar in the Wild in Costa Rica

A few months ago, I was preparing to take a group of people out on a tour to review camera traps. As I fiddled...

How Costa Rica Observes Good Friday During Semana Santa

Good Friday in Costa Rica brings processions, family traditions, quieter streets, and widespread closures as Semana Santa reaches its most solemn day. Good Friday in...

Missing Ecuadorian Fishing Boat with 20 Crew Found in El Salvador Waters

Relatives of 20 Ecuadorian fishermen said Thursday that their vessel had been found in Salvadoran waters after going missing for more than a week....

Costa Rica Leatherback Turtles Arrive Early on Caribbean Beaches

Costa Rica’s Caribbean leatherback season is getting underway, with conservation groups and park-linked patrols on the coast already reporting the first turtles of the...