The Porcupine
The skin is surrounded by real spines, although, it is possible to find some fine hairs among them. The spines are actually modified hair, evolved as a defense mechanism. The face, belly, and tail tip […]
Continue reading
Rescuing Animals on the Road
We recently received an ocelot at the Clinic showing no vital signs. It had been run over by a car. According to a witness, the perpetrator got off his car, took out his cell phone […]
The World's Fastest Animal is Visiting
It lives mostly along mountain ranges, river valleys, and coastlines in Polar Regions. In regions with a mild winter, it often becomes a permanent resident; however, some of them, especially adult males, may remain in […]
The Miracle Mangosteen
The Garcinia mangostana is often called the “queen of fruits.” It is not only delicious, but one of the best sources of phytonutrients (including antioxidants) that can save your life as they work to prevent […]
The Surgeon Fish Does Not Practice Medicine
In the waters of the South Pacific of Costa Rica one of the most striking and beautiful fish families are undoubtedly the surgeon fish (Family Acanthuridae), named after the sharp thorn they present at the […]
Huen Tebec – New field station of the Institute of Tropical Biodiversity (IBT)
Huen Tebec is the new field station of the Institute of Tropical Biodiversity (IBT) in Uvita Bahia, next to the Marine Ballena National Park. Its name, taken from the Boruca dictionary means frog (Huen) and […]
