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Why Swimming with Dolphins Beats Killing Them in Costa Rica

BIG BLUE: Columnist Shawn Larkin asks whether Costa Rica will prioritize the lives of dolphins and the economic wellbeing of its people over profits for international tuna fleets

Jaguar’s death by hunters alarms Costa Ricans

Online photos of a jaguar killed by hunters near the Santa Rosa National Park in Guanacaste went viral on Friday.

President Chinchilla signs ban on hunting for sport

Fine for killing animals is ₡1.5 million ($3,000).

An adorable visit to the sloth sanctuary

Aves del Caribe Sloth Sanctuary aims to rehabilitate and release them, but sometimes they become permanent residents.

Costa Rican lawmakers weigh ban on hunting for sport

A bill in the Legislative Assembly also would prohibit feeding wild animals and using artificial or visual means to attract them.

Talking sloth tourism campaign generates fervor in U.S., Canada

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper gave away a Costa Rican “Gift of Happiness” vacation during an episode of his popular news show.

Costa Rica says goodbye to famous croc Pocho

Hundreds attended the funeral of the giant “domesticated” crocodile that died last week in Siquirres.

What can a sloth teach you about Costa Rica?

Costa Rica’s first talking sloth is becoming famous. Maybe it’s because he’s giving away $1 million in free vacations.

World-famous crocodile Pocho dies in Siquirres

The croc and owner “Chito” performed a weekly show that gained international attention. Pocho died of natural causes at age 50.

In Costa Rica, the fight to save the hunted jaguars

Convincing farmers to help is key to protecting the country’s threatened jaguar population.

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