By: César Barrio Amorós – Fotos: Doc Frog Photography Reptilandia Serpentarium and Research Center There are many serpentariums in Costa Rica, but none like Reptilandia, which is the largest and most diverse. The half-hectare facility is […]
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The Beginning of Winter in Costa Rica
The Beginning of Winter By Dr. Fernando Riera S. We are at the beginning of winter, winter is the preferred season for a variety of animals, especially the amphibians (frogs and toads), and it is […]
Continue readingBocaraca Eyelash viper
Bocaraca Eyelash Viper, In Costa Ballena these snakes are not as common, as they are in other places (the Caribbean coast, for example); however…
Continue readingSpectacled Caiman… Seems to Be Wearing a Pair of Glasses
by Breanna Ondich The Guajipal At night, in rivers, estuaries, lagoons, paddy fields, and even large puddles along the southern zone, with the help of a lantern you can spot a pair of red eyes […]
Continue readingThe basilisk, the lizard that walks on the water
By César Barrios Amorós Photos by César Barrios Amorós Some name this reptile, Jesus Christ lizard, because it can run on water. In Costa Rica, it is known by other names such as cherepo, gallego, […]
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New residents of Costa Ballena are slowly getting used to sharing the space with the original inhabitants.Human newcomers, whether ticos or foreigners, most likely have found more than one snake either in their gardens, homes, […]
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