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Juvenile female red-legged honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus), La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:32:45 +0000

Male red-legged honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) on a branch, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:31:12 +0000

Leafcutter ants (Atta cephalotes) on a mossy trunc, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:28:35 +0000

Leafcutter ants (Atta cephalotes) walking on a trunc, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:27:21 +0000

Costa Rican zebra tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni) hiding in its hole, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:00:16 +0000

Northern Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus) silhouette in the trees of Mystico Parc, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:43:05 +0000

A Panamanian white-faced capuchin monkey hiding in the trees, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:30:22 +0000

A Violet-headed hummingbird (Klais guimeti) on its nest made of mosses, Mystico Bridges, Arenal, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:16:46 +0000

A Violet-headed hummingbird (Klais guimeti) sitting on its nest made of mosses, Mystico Bridges, Arenal, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:15:11 +0000

Three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) sleeping in a tree in La Fortuna, Arenal region, Costa Rica

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:56:54 +0000

The Three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) is a fascinating arboreal mammal inhabiting the rainforests of Central and South America. Known for its slow and deliberate movements, this peculiar creature spends the majority of its life hanging upside down from tree branches. Recognizable by its distinctive three long, curved claws on each forelimb, these sloths have a unique and specialized diet primarily consisting of leaves. Their fur, which often harbors algae, provides them with effective camouflage in the dense greenery. Despite their seemingly lethargic lifestyle, Three-toed sloths are agile climbers and swimmers when necessary. Unfortunately, these captivating animals face threats from habitat destruction and deforestation, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts to ensure their survival in the wild.