{"id":30314,"date":"2020-03-04T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T07:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=30314"},"modified":"2024-05-25T18:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T16:24:51","slug":"amazing-costa-rica-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/amazing-costa-rica-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Amazing Costa Rica Animals That Will Make You Want to Visit Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Traveling<\/strong> is one of the most wonderful activities you could plan and live. And thanks to all technological advancements, you can do this easily nowadays. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/plan-sustainable-eco-friendly-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tourism has a big impact on our environment<\/a> and this calls for more sustainable ways to travel.\u00a0You can <strong>pack fewer clothes<\/strong>, choose more <strong>eco-friendly means of transportation<\/strong>, and buy less bottled water. Another way to minimize your footprint to the Earth is to stay more in each destination and <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/traveling-by-plane-is-not-sustainable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">avoid traveling by plane<\/a> every two days. This allows you to live the trip and enjoy the beauties of the country you visit.\u00a0And <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/costa-rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Costa Rica<\/strong><\/a> is a country that demands extra time. It is a country that is known for its amazing and full-of-life <strong>rainforests<\/strong>, beaches, volcanoes, jungles, and <strong>wildlife<\/strong>. Here are <strong>40 animals that live in Costa Rica<\/strong> and that will make you want to visit the Central American country now.<\/p>\n<h2>Birds<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Hummingbirds<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30318\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-30318 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/james-wainscoat-hjmED1qivmc-unsplash-1-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Hummingbird, amazing birds in Costa Rica\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/james-wainscoat-hjmED1qivmc-unsplash-1-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/james-wainscoat-hjmED1qivmc-unsplash-1-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Hummingbird, one of the most beautiful animals in Costa Rica, Photo by James Wainscoat on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>We all know that hummingbirds are known for the distinctive sound they make when they beat their wings when flying. There are 338 known hummingbird species in the world and 50 of them are found in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Toucans<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30317\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-30317 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/toucan-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"toucan, one otf the most beautiful animals in costa rica\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/toucan-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/toucan-536x301.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/toucan-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/toucan-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/toucan-344x193.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Toucans are perhaps Costa Rica&#8217;s most iconic animals. Photo by Javier Mazzeo on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>When you need to think about a colorful bird species, what image of birds comes to your mind? It is very probable to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/birds\/t\/toco-toucan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an image of a Toucan<\/a>, a big black bird with a yellow head and a big black and yellow bill.<\/p>\n<p>They are very vocal birds and you will hear them when they fly or play in groups of 3 to 15 individuals. You can spot Toucans in tropical and subtropical forests across all Central America. In Costa Rica, they are seen in Carrara National Park or Manuel Antonio National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Scarlet Macaws<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_55524\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-55524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Scarlet-Macaws.jpg\" alt=\"Scarlet Macaw\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Scarlet-Macaws.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Scarlet-Macaws-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Scarlet-Macaws-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Scarlet-Macaws-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Scarlet-Macaws-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Scarlet Macaws are known for their <strong>colorful plumage<\/strong>, and the macaws found in Costa Rica are the most colorful of them all.<\/p>\n<p>It is scarlet, <strong>brilliant red color<\/strong> with blue accents on its tail and yellow and blue on its wings. Scarlet Macaws, the <strong>largest parrots in the world<\/strong>, can be spotted in Carate and Corcovado National Parks.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Great Green Macaws<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30320\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30320\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Great-Green-Macaws-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Great Green Macaw in Costa Rica\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Great-Green-Macaws-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Great-Green-Macaws-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by\u00a0DickDaniels, via Wikimedia<\/div><\/div>\n<p>They are similar to Scarlet Macaws, only the color of their plumage is different. They have bright olive-green colors with blue accents on their wings. Unfortunately, Great Green Macaws are endangered and only 10% of their original habitat has remained. You can spot this parrot species near the <strong>Sarapiqui River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Brown Pelicans<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30321\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30321\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Brown-Pelican-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Pelican\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Brown-Pelican-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Brown-Pelican-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Brown-Pelican-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Brown-Pelican-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Brown-Pelican-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Philip Brown on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Brown Pelicans can be found on Costa Rica\u2019s Pacific coast. Even though pelicans have an impressive size, brown pelicans are actually the smallest pelicans from the family. They have amazing light-yellow eyes.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Resplendent Quetzals<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30322\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30322\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Resplendent-Quetzals-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Resplendent Quetzal\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Resplendent-Quetzals-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Resplendent-Quetzals-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Zden\u011bk Mach\u00e1\u010dek on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This is the most amazing bird species in Central America. It is known for its amazingly vibrant plumage and its long tail that is visible in adult individuals. You can find it in national parks such as Poas Volcano and La Amistad.<\/p>\n<h2>Amphibians<\/h2>\n<h3>7. Red-Eyed Tree Frogs<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30323\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30323\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Red-Eyed-Tree-Frogs-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Red-Eyed Tree Frogs\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Red-Eyed-Tree-Frogs-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Red-Eyed-Tree-Frogs-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Red-Eyed Tree Frogs, amazing animals you can find in Costa Rica. Photo by Matt Houghton on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This amphibian is iconic for its vibrant colors of the body. Its body is lime green with a white underbelly. It also has blue and yellow stripes on its inner legs.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Blue Jeans Poison Darts Frogs<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30325\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30325\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Blue-Jeans-Poison-Darts-Frog-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Jeans Poison Darts Frog\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Blue-Jeans-Poison-Darts-Frog-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Blue-Jeans-Poison-Darts-Frog-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by kham me via pixabay.com<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Like most amphibians in Costa Rica, this species is also known for its bright red color. Its back legs are blue, hence the name of Blue Jeans. It is the most studied frog species.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Glass Frogs<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30328\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30328\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/glass-frog-799x490.jpg\" alt=\"glass frog\" width=\"799\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Brian Gratwicke, via flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This amazing amphibian is known for its transparent underbelly, hence the name of Glass Frog. It has yellow fingertips and incredible white eyes with blue stripes.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Cane Toads<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30329\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30329\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/frog-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"frog\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/frog-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/frog-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Jaunathan Gagnon on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Although its colors are not so bright and impressive as of the other species of frogs, Cane Toads hold the record for the world&#8217;s largest toad.<\/p>\n<h2>Mammals<\/h2>\n<h3>11. Coatimundis<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30331\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30331\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/coati-976831_1280-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Coatimundis\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/coati-976831_1280-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/coati-976831_1280-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Coatimundis, photo by Pixel-mixer (pixabay.com)<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Members of the raccoon family, Coatimundis have a white nose and small white ears. It is mistaken for a large cat and it lives in tropical rainforests and mangrove estuaries.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Anteaters<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30332\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30332\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Anteater-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Anteater\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Anteater-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Anteater-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">foto di Hans via pixabay.com<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Anteaters are just some small bears that eat ants. Costa Rica is home to three subspecies of Anteaters that can be found in Corcovado National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Baird\u2019s Tapirs<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30333\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30333\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/baird\u2019s-tapirs-800x490.jpg\" alt=\"baird\u2019s tapirs\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Baird&#8217;s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii)<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Tapirs may appear to be a cute combination of a bear, a hippo, and an elephant, but are most closely related to horses and rhinos. They are herbivores and eat mostly fruits and leaves which can be seen in Corcovado National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Bats<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30334\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30334\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Bats-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Bats\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Bats-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Bats-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>About 110 species of bats can be found solely in Costa Rica. The most popular species are the Jamaican Fruit Bat, the Vampire Bat, the Fishing Bulldog Bat, and the Honduran White Bat.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Howler Monkeys<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30335\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30335\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Howler-Monkeys-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Howler Monkeys\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Howler-Monkeys-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Howler-Monkeys-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by Peter Schoen, via flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>As the name suggests, this monkey species is best known for its howls. They can be heard from up to three miles away. They can be found in Arenal Volcano and Corcovado National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Jaguars<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_55525\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-55525 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Jaguar.jpg\" alt=\"Jaguar\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Jaguar.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Jaguar-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Jaguar-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Jaguar-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/Jaguar-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Jaguars are the only Panthera species that can be found in Central America. They are found in Corcovado and Santa Rosa National Parks.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Collared Peccaries<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30339\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30339\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Collared-Peccaries-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Collared Peccarie\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Collared-Peccaries-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Collared-Peccaries-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Petr Kratochvil via publicdomainpictures.net<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Collared Peccaries are similar to pigs because of their nose, but are much closer to a wild boar in aspect. They are pretty common in Costa Rica and can be found in Corcovado National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>18. Margays<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30340\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30340\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Margay-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Margays\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Margay-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Margay-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Malene Thyssen via Wikimedia<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Margays are the world&#8217;s second-smallest species of wild cats. They have large brown eyes and a brown coat with distinctive stripes and spots.<\/p>\n<h3>19. White-Faced Monkeys<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30341\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30341\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/White-Faced-Monkey-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"White-Faced Monkey, animals in Costa Rica\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/White-Faced-Monkey-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/White-Faced-Monkey-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Justin Lim on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>They are also known as Capuchin monkeys and are among the most intelligent primates of the Americas. You can see them in Manuel Antonio National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>20. Squirrel Monkeys<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30342\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-30342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Squirrel-Monkey-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Squirrel Monkeys, one of the amazing animals you can find in Costa Rica\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Squirrel-Monkey-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Squirrel-Monkey-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">A Squirrel Monkey, one of the amazing animals you can find in Costa Rica, Photo by Diego Guzm\u00e1n on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>They are among the smallest primates in Costa Rica and the most endangered ones. They live exclusively in Manuel Antonio National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>21. Spider Monkeys<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30343\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30343\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Spider-Monkey-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Spider Monkey\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Spider-Monkey-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Spider-Monkey-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">A Spider monkey, one of the animals of Costa Rica, Photo by Prince Production on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The most common species is the Spider Monkey with black hands. It is one of the most agile monkey species because of its long tail.<\/p>\n<h3>22. Pacas<\/h3>\n<p>It is a rodent that is similar to a huge guinea pig. Its white spots on its brown fur are its distinctive feature. You can see it in forested areas of Central Valley.<\/p>\n<h3>23. Kinkajous<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30344\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30344\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Kinkajous-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Kinkajous\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Kinkajous-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Kinkajous-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by form PxHere<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Kinkajous likes flower nectar and sweet fruits. They are nocturnal and live mostly in dense forest canopies. You can spot them if you embark on a night tour in the Osa Peninsula and Monteverde.<\/p>\n<h2>Marine Life<\/h2>\n<h3>24. Green Sea Turtles<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30345\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30345\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/GreenSeaTurtle-2-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Green Sea Turtle\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/GreenSeaTurtle-2-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/GreenSeaTurtle-2-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Tokugawapants via Wikipedia<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The coasts of Costa Rica are known for their important nesting sites of Green Sea Turtles. Their nesting sites can be visited on an eco-friendly tour in Tortuguero.<\/p>\n<h3>25. Leatherback Sea Turtles<\/h3>\n<p>Their skin is black and they can live up to 70-80 years in the wild. They are the largest species of all marine turtles and they can be seen in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n<h3>26. Dolphins<\/h3>\n<p>Lots of dolphin species can be spotted on the Costa Rica coast. Among these are the bottlenose dolphins, Risso\u2019s dolphins, spinner dolphins, and striped dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>Dolphins are among the most intelligent mammals in the world and have a special communication system of whistles. They are common to regions such as Papagayo, Montezuma, and Drake Bay.<\/p>\n<h3>27. Orca Whales<\/h3>\n<p>They are the largest species of the dolphin family and are also known as killer whales. You can see them along the Pacific Coast, in Ballena National Marine Park, and near the Cocos Island National Park. Males are almost twice as large as females, with a weight of almost nine tones.<\/p>\n<h3>28. Spotted Eagle Rays<\/h3>\n<p>Spotted Eagle Rays can be easily observed among coral reefs due to their distinctive colors, white spots on dark blue or black dorsal bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Their long tails help them escape when they are hunted. Also, their long tails have two to six venomous spikes. They can be seen during a diving expedition near Playa del Coco, Cano Island, and Cocos Island.<\/p>\n<h3>29. White Indian Manatees<\/h3>\n<p>These aquatic herbivorous mammals live on the entire Caribbean coast, but they are shy and can be rarely seen. The closest living relatives are the elephant and the hyrax.<\/p>\n<h3>30. Whales<\/h3>\n<p>About 25 whale species are known to migrate to and mate in Costa Rican waters. Among these are the humpback whale, one of the largest whale species, dyde whales and sei whales. Drake Bay in the Osa Peninsula is known for its whale watching season.<\/p>\n<h2>Reptiles<\/h2>\n<h3>31. Spectacled Caimans<\/h3>\n<p>Caimans can be found near wetlands and rivers. They are aquatic animals and fresh waters are their favorites. You can spot spectacled caimans in Tortuguero, Tempisque River, near Arenal and Corcovado National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>32. Basilisk Lizards<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30348\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30348\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Lizards-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Basilisk Lizard\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Lizards-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Lizards-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Kyaw Tun on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Basilisk Lizards are also known as Jesus Christ lizards because of their ability to run on water. There are three subspecies found in Costa Rica: Emerald Basilisk, the Common Basilisk, and the Brown basilisk. They live mostly in wet and moist areas, such as Tortuguero, Turrialba, and the Reventazon River.<\/p>\n<h3>33. Eyelash Palm Pit vipers<\/h3>\n<p>The Eyelash Palm Pit vipers is a venomous snake that is known across Costa Rica for its vibrant colors. It can be bright yellow, red, brown or green. It lives mostly in wet and cloud forests and you can spot it in Tortuguero, Arenal, La Fortuna, and the Osa Peninsula.<\/p>\n<h3>34. Green Iguanas<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30349\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30349\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Green-Iguanas-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Green Iguana, animals in Costa Rica\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Green-Iguanas-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Green-Iguanas-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">A green iguana, one of the animals you can admire during your journey in Costa Rica, Photo by Linus Mimietz on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Unfortunately, Green Iguanas are endangered and can be seen only in Tortuguero, Areal and along the Guanacaste\u2019s Gold Coast. They are the largest species of iguanas in Central America and they are known for their ability to drop their tails if they are attacked. The tail regenerates afterward.<\/p>\n<h3>35. Fer-de-lance Snake<\/h3>\n<p>Fer-de-lance snake is the most known pit viper of Costa Rica. It does not have bright colors, but a brown body with dark brown stripes. They are venomous and aggressive, so you should be careful when you go hiking. You can see them in Corcovado National Park, and around Papagayo.<\/p>\n<h2>Insects and Arachnids<\/h2>\n<h3>36. Butterflies<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30347\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-30347 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Butterflies-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Butterflies, amazing animals of Costa Rica\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Butterflies-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Butterflies-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Butterflies are among the most beautiful animals in Costa Rica. Photo by William Warby on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Costa Rica is home to 90% of all butterfly populations of Central America. Here can be found a lot of species of neotropical butterflies, as well as 18% of all butterfly species in the world. The most known are the Blue Morpho, Owl Butterfly, Florida White, and the Ruby-spotted Swallowtail butterfly.<\/p>\n<h3>37. Hercules Beetles<\/h3>\n<p>You may know this species like the rhinoceros beetle for its longhorns. The name Hercules comes from its power to carry things that weigh 850 times its body weight. They are harmless and they can be found across all Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<h3>38. Leafcutter Ants<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30346\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-30346\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Leafcutter-Ants-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Leafcutter Ants\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Leafcutter-Ants-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Leafcutter-Ants-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by athy &amp; sam, via Wikipedia<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This species of ants is known for its ability to chew leaves to create edible fungus. They have strong and powerful jaws and they can carry heavy things of about 20 times their body weight. They can be found in all areas of Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<h3>39. Tarantulas<\/h3>\n<p>Most people are scared of tarantulas, as they kind of have a bad reputation. These small and hairy creatures are not aggressive and they are mostly active during the night. There are a lot of interesting species of tarantulas in Costa Rica: the Bluefront Tarantulas or the Zebra Tarantula.<\/p>\n<h3>40. Rainbow Grasshopper<\/h3>\n<p>The Rainbow Grasshopper is an amazing and colored species of grasshopper. It can have multiple color combinations with red, green, blue, yellow, and black.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Costa Rica is a country that has immense diversity. It is known for its wet habitats like clouds and rainforests, and also for incredible wildlife. Costa Rica is home to<strong> hundreds of species of animals<\/strong> that are unique in Central America.<\/p>\n<p>If you visit national parks, you can spot mammals such as jaguars, monkeys, bats, and tapirs. If you choose to dive, you can see the amazing marine life of Costa Rica with turtles, dolphins, and eagle rays. You can also see frogs, snakes, and reptiles as well as a wide range of birds and parrots.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover image: Toucans, iconic animals of Costa Rica, photo by\u00a0Zden\u011bk Mach\u00e1\u010dek on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-29712\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/Susan-Saurel.jpeg\" alt=\"Susan Saurel\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" \/>Author Bio: Susan Saurel is a full-time digital marketer and writer. Susan lives in Houston, Texas, but she spends most of her spare time traveling around the globe and visiting National Parks. 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