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Meet Costa Rica’s Diving Lizard: The Anole’s Incredible Underwater Survival

Tico Times - September 20, 2024

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Costa Rican Deputies Block Bill to Protect Sailfish

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Costa Rica’s Banana Industry: The Hidden Cost of Pesticide Use

Environment and Wildlife

Humpback Whales Dazzle Visitors Off Costa Rican Coast

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Birdwatching: Meet the Little Blue Heron

Vincent Losasso -

Today we meet the little blue heron. It’s a heron that’s little and blue. Most of the time. The little blue heron (Egretta caerulea)...

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MINAE Takes Stand Against Illegal Mining in Costa Rica’s Protected Areas

Tico Times -

The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) issued a statement denying any intention to conduct gold mining in Corcovado National Park. This clarification came...

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Costa Rica Takes on Guatemala in CONCACAF Nations League Showdown

Isaac Roblett -

After Friday's comprehensive 3-0 victory over Guadeloupe, Costa Rica now journeys to Guatemala City to face off against Guatemala in the CONCACAF Nations League....

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Puma Spotted in Atenas: A Rare Sight in Urban Alajuela

Tico Times -

On Monday night, a rare sighting of a puma was reported as the wild feline was seen running through the streets of Atenas, Alajuela....

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Costa Rica Birdwatching: The Prothonotary Warbler

Vincent Losasso -

How’s this for a plan? Spend the summer months in southern Canada or the eastern United States and when the weather starts to get...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica’s Power Play: ICE Secures Energy for Dry Season Challenges

Tico Times -

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is taking proactive steps to ensure a stable power supply for the upcoming dry season. ICE announced it's...