In Costa Rica, approximately 67% of reptile species are snakes. There are around 150 snake species in total. However, only 25 are classified as venomous. It is easy to find snakes at our Station, during the dry season, species as the poisonous Fer-de-lance and the not poisonous Cat eyed snake move out to the river almost every night to eat
In the fauna of Costa Rica there are 250 species of mammals. There are 23 aquatic species, of which 21 correspond to cetaceans, one to a marine carnivore and the other to the manatee. The rest, 208 species, are purely terrestrial. Four species of monkey are native to the forests of Costa Rica and all
Lizards and related lizards as geckos, anoles and basilisks are reptiles, very abundant and harmless, inhabiting all ecosystems, including dwelling houses. Small and fragile, they contribute to the biodiversity of forests where they meet niches for the control of minor species and insects. One of the basilisks called the Jesus Christ lizard crosses streams running
Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians, with nearly 200 species, 20 of which are endemic. The fragility of the group and its susceptibility to environmental microchanges make them very vulnerable to alterations of the natural habitats they occupy. A reflection of this situation is the disappearance of the golden toad species
Drake Bay is located southwest of Costa Rica on a stretch of land called the Osa Peninsula. Osa is quite remote and, apart from one other population center (Puerto Jiménez on the east side), consists only of small towns scattered among abundant rainforest and mangroves. Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most famous and
This magical destination is located in the largest and most biologically diverse section of the Central American rainforest. Here, you will forget all the stress of your daily life. With a jungle full of wildlife and warm ocean waters that are a playground for marine life, it’s hard not to feel at peace and connected
The Osa Peninsula is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity and more than 50% of the biodiversity in Costa Rica. It is the largest continuous forest on the Pacific Coast in Central America. It also represents one of the last tropical rainforests with sufficient extension to support viable populations of Central American flora and
