Over the past few months, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary have been monitoring a wild group of Capuchin monkeys in the area of Dominicalito. We noticed that this troop crosses the main road every day, often coming […]
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Giant Snakes at Reptilandia
We all hear stories and see fake photos on social media about the enormous snakes that slither around in the world’s tropics, snakes that swallow whole cows and are lifted by huge cranes. Well, I […]
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South Pacific Costa Rica Magazine and Travel Guide, Ballena Tales Issue #61
More and more tourists fall in love with the exuberant green of nature and the deep blue of the ocean that distinguishes the South Pacific destination in Costa Rica. This has added a great responsibility for those who live in this paradise: SUSTAINABILITY. This new edition is dedicated to sharing with you the efforts that are being carried out to protect our beaches, rivers and the environment and related contributions are evident throughout the magazine.
Continue readingNature Sanctuary: Educating about Wildlife
As a Canadian veterinary technician student, I spent the past 2 and a half years learning all about animal medicine. With Canada’s long winters and hot summers, we have a large variety of wildlife. However, […]
Continue readingiRescue Wildlife refuge: An Animal Sanctuary with a Difference
Welcome to the iRescue Wildlife sanctuary, a shelter with a different mission from any other wildlife refuge in Costa Rica. While most sanctuaries are focused on the very important work of returning rehabilitated wildlife to the […]
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Welcome Migratory Birds!
~ by Susana García Arrival of the Migratory Birds at the Costa Ballena During the months of August and September, I always have my eyes on the sky, the sand of the beaches and the […]
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