Costa Rica’s Hidden Enemy: The Terciopelo
This boy was lucky, but for many in Costa Rica, the current protocol is planned failure.
Cameras in Costa Rica show endangered animal species roaming private wildlife refuges
A technology system consisting on hidden cameras or “trap cameras,” is being used by wildlife refuges in Costa Rica. Privately managed wildlife refuges help...
World Wildlife Day Celebrated in Costa Rica
The goal of today, March 3rd is to raise awareness about the current status of endangered and critically endangered wildlife species, and to highlight...
Costa Rica’s Famous Crocodiles and the Rio Tarcoles Bridge
Costa Rica’s Rio Tarcoles is most well known for what resides within its waters. Attracting eager onlookers year-round, many hope to catch an exciting...
7 Latin American primate species among the 25 most endangered in the world
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7 Latin American primate species, which inhabit Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and one that extends from Mexico to Colombia, are among the most endangered...
Wetlands destruction driving ‘sensitive’ dragonflies to brink
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The destruction of wetlands is driving a decline of dragonflies around the world, with one sixth of species of the magnificently colourful insects threatened...
Costa Rica creates new biological reserve
As part of National Parks Day celebrations, Costa Rica created a new biological reserve.
Official: The sloth is Costa Rica’s newest national symbol
The two- and three-toed sloth have officially become national symbols of Costa Rica.
Some baby bats babble like human infants, scientists find in Costa Rica
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The babbling of 20 baby bats was recorded in Costa Rica and Panama between 2015 and 2016
Sloths, A New National Symbol of Costa Rica And Algae Growers
Sloths may be slow animals, but they surely make their way throughout Costa Rica. Their leisurely ways seem quite suited to the pura vida...
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Costa Rica Food: 11 Local and Authentic Things to Eat
For when beans and rice just aren't cutting it, there's chifrijo, ceviche, morcilla and more.
Global food crisis will cause ‘millions of deaths’, says humanitarian organization
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The global food crisis caused by the war in Ukraine will cause "millions of deaths" by exposing the most vulnerable population to infectious diseases,...
What are Plantains? A Tropical Staple Food in Costa Rica
For centuries, plantains have been used as a staple food in tropical and subtropical regions from West Africa to Latin America. Their versatility lies...
