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Costa Rica Nature Directory |
 Located close to the Equator in Central America, Costa Rica is priveleged with an amazingly biodiverse ecosystem. Costa Rica is a melting pot of wildlife from both North and South America. The incredible biodiversity is further accentuated by the contrasts in elavation due to various mountain ranges that rise steeply from sea level to well over 3,000 meters. Costa Rica has at least 12 distinct climate and life zones including tropical rainforests and cloud forests. |
Costa Rica Animals
Costa Rica is home to over 200 species of mammals, 850 species of birds, 150 species of amphibians, 200 reptile species, and 35,000 species of insects! |
Costa Rica Cloud Forest
Costa Rica is home to several mountain ranges that ascend all the up into the clouds. Cloud forests are defined by their elevation and location in the clouds. |
Costa Rica Conservation
Conservation begins at home. Remembering to bring your own bag to the supermarket, not to litter, cutting plastic rings on soda 6 packs. The same applies in Costa Rica. |
Costa Rica Ecology
Costa Rica is home to 12 distinct climate zones. An astounding 5% of the species of the world can be found in this amazing country! |
Costa Rica Environment
Located close to the Equator in Central America, Costa Rica is a melting pot of wildlife from both North America and South America. |
Costa Rica Foundations
There are many foundations in Costa Rica. The challenge is finding the right one. These Costa Rica foundations come highly recommended. |
Costa Rica Plants
Over 9,000 species of plants have been identified in Costa Rica! This includes over 900 species of trees and 1,500 species of orchids. |
Costa Rica Rainforest
At one time, Costa Rica was covered entirely with rainforests and cloud forests. Though years of cultivation and farming have taken their toll, much of Costa Rica... |
Costa Rica Science
How is science is being utilized to save the environment and protect wildlife? |
Costa Rica
National Parks
A comprehensive list of Costa Rica National Parks and wildlife refuges. |
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