You need it. The plants and animals of Costa Rica’s lush landscapes need it. When tasked with documenting as many species as possible with my camera traps, I often use the source of life as an ...

At this point, Brenes-Mora estimates only 1500 tapirs remain in Costa Rica, ... Sanabria joined us for a chance to see the animal he's been working so hard to save.

Looking at this photo, we see a unique and harmonious interaction between two animals: a yellow-headed caracara and a Baird’s tapir. The caracara is perched atop the tapir, enjoying what appears to be ...

“There are not many research papers from Costa Rica related to tapirs since about 2005,” he adds. Then, earlier this year, Brenes-Mora came across a new field of research that changed the way he ...

“It must have been 15 yards from me. I'd never seen a tapir before. I hadn’t realized how big they were.” As Kinnaird froze in awe, watching the odd-looking animal graze, he thought of McCarthy. “Dr.

Here's where you should explore in Costa Rica. ... That’s why it’s extra important to view these animals at a safe distance, ... tapirs, ocelots, and plenty of pumas. Here, ...

Richard Bangs explores the ecological nexus of North and South America — Costa Rica. ... IT HAS MORE SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND ... WE EMBARK ON A RAW ADVENTURE IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE BAIRD'S TAPIR.

How to make the most of Costa Rica’s green season With the green season comes luscious rainforests, raging rapids and the opportunity for unique wildlife encounters 4 Dec 2024, 2:14pm ...

The largest of Central America’s tapir species, the Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), passes in front of a camera trap on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. Photo by Osa Camera Trap Network.