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Pic of the Day: Costa Rica’s smallest primate

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The tití monkey (Saimiri oerstedii) is a Central American primate species, which has two subspecies that are geographically isolated, one of these subspecies is endemic to Costa Rica.
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Mobility matters: How one Costa Rica nonprofit has changed thousands of lives

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The Do It Foundation continues to receive requests for wheelchair donations and delivers them to Costa Ricans in need.
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Corcovado Foundation hosting ‘jungle party’ in San José

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Don't miss the opportunity to attend a party with purpose, and help open doors to these children from rural coastal communities who need your support.
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Wild Wednesday: Lupita the peccary

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Every other Wednesday, we publish a short story from the perspective of an animal at Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary. 
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Letter to the Editor: Monteverde Community Fund creating local opportunities

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Costa Rican gems like Santa Elena and Monteverde must create spaces for the people in their communities, not just attractions for their tourists.
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Wild Costa Rica: Pippi the Howler Monkey

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Hola! My name is Pippi and I came to Sibu in Costa Rica this past December. They believe I have a brain and spinal injury...
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Costa Ricans take the ‘reforestation challenge’

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This was the fourth round of the monthly Reforestation Challenge.
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Protecting Costa Rica’s Biodiversity: It’s a bug’s life

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Insect populations account for 85% of all animals that live in the Osa Peninsula.
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Apply now: CRUSA offering full-ride scholarships to US colleges

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The scholarship covers tuition, books and other classroom materials, health insurance and living expenses.
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Costa Rica’s Corcovado Foundation a finalist for international funding

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EOCA selected the Corcovado Foundation for its proposal to reduce plastic waste in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.
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