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Wildlife Secrets Revealed From a Single Tree Branch in Costa Rica

Vincent Losasso - January 12, 2025

SINAC Issues Alert Over High Risk of Forest Fires in Costa Rica

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Battles Alarming Surge in Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Environment and Wildlife

Secret Lives of Costa Rican Jaguars Revealed Through Trail Camera Network

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Sharks Face Extinction as Scientists Race Against Time

Tico Times -

Costa Rica is home to 93 species of sharks and rays, representing 8% of the global diversity of these marine animals. However, over half...

Environment and Wildlife

Three New Plant Species Found Growing in Costa Rica

Ileana Fernandez -

Three new plant species have been discovered in Costa Rica following an investigation by the National Museum of Costa Rica. The plants are identified...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Proposes Controlled Crocodile Hunting Bill

Tico Times -

Congressman Leslye Bojorges of Costa Rica’s PUSC political party presented a bill to allow the controlled hunting of crocodiles and caimans in Costa Rica....

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Installs Wildlife Crossings to Prevent Electrocutions

Tico Times -

Costa Rica has taken a significant step in wildlife conservation by addressing the growing issue of wildlife electrocutions in Santa Fe de Cóbano, Guanacaste....

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Leads in Conservation With Marine Payment Programs

Ileana Fernandez -

Costa Rica continues to strive for environmental protection. The country implemented the Payment for Marine Environmental Services Program. This initiative protects marine ecosystems by providing...

Environment and Wildlife

A Wildlife Wonder: Rare White Toucan Spotted in Costa Rica

Tico Times -

Costa Rica, renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, has once again stunned the world with a rare wildlife sighting. A majestic white toucan, a symbol...