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Costa Rica’s Yellow Toad and Its Stunning Color Transformation

Vincent Losasso - September 22, 2024

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

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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

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Costa Rica Moves to Ban Loud Fireworks: Protecting People, Pets, and Environment

Tico Times -

Costa Rica is nearing a potential ban on noise-producing fireworks due to their negative effects on people, animals, and the environment. The Environment Commission...

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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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