A
variety of animal life is found at Islita.
Included are exotic frogs and crabs, butterflies and birds as well a many interesting mammals.
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Howlers are New World monkeys found in tropical Central and South America. They are aptly named for their cacophonous cries.
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As its common name implies, the Blue Morpho butterfly’s wings, when viewed from above, are bright blue edged with black. Their wings can vary from 5 to 8 inches in width.
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The colorful Turquoise-browed Motmot with its striking long tail feathers is one of the most beautiful birds of Costa Rica.
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The nine-banded Armadillo looks rather primitive and indeed is a very unique mammal, related to anteaters and sloths.
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The banded or lesser Anteater feeds on ants and termites but he is selective, eating relatively few ants of any given colony and avoiding those with painful stings or bites.
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Though not uncommon, Kinkajous are hardly seen as they avoid the daylight. At night you can often hear them call: they make a short, barking wee-wee-wee.
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The White-nosed Coati is diurnal and frequently seen in Costa Rica. Adult males are solitary while females and juveniles live in groups of up to 30 members.
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The Variegated Squirrel is often seen on the peninsula, scurrying through trees, playing around or excitedly defending its favorite tree against competitors. |
| The Agouti looks like the bigger version of a guinea pig. It feeds on fruits and seeds which it stores in the ground, thus helping to disperse the seeds. |
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Animals of Islita
