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National Park in Costa Rica
Spanning
an area of 10,500 hectares, Monteverde Biological Reserve
is a tropical cloud forest. It is distinctively different
from the rainforests at the lower altitude. On the virtue
of being situated at a high altitude the forest remains
shrouded by the low lying clouds.
The plants growing in Monteverde Biological Reserve,
Costa Rica, derive their sustenance from the mist that
pervades the atmosphere. The trees that shoot up to
a monumental height are concealed by the overgrowth
of orchids, mosses, bromeliads and ferns.
Where the
sunlight can find its way through the dense canopy,
you will find the bright hued flowers aplenty.
A striking
feature about Monteverde Biological Reserve, Costa Rica
is the sheer size of everything ranging from the trees
to the tree leaves. About 2,500 species of plant have
been recorded in this reserve. The 400 species of birds
and 200 varieties of butterflies are equally staggering.
The curious amalgamation of shades, sights and sounds
create an ambience in Monteverde Biological Reserve,
Costa Rica that you would love to explore the mystery
of.
The two lizard species must have arrived on rafts of vegetation. Both species have close relatives living in Central and South America. There is also at least one endemic species of freshwater fish, Cotylopus cocoensis. It too has relatives on the mainland, in Panama to be exact, but the only conceivable way that its ancestors arrived here would be as eggs on the feet of birds.
his island was discovered in 1526.
Because of the islands wealth of coconut trees and
plentiful drinking water, the island became very well known and served as a good hide-away for the pirates and privateers who flourished along the Pacific coasts of Spanish America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
In Monteverde Biological Reserve, Costa Rica, there
are many walking trails that will lead you through the
six distinctly different ecological zones varying from
swampy forests and deep gorges, past waterfalls and
streams. The reserve has won many accolades and appreciation
as the most spectacular wildlife reserves in New World
Tropics.
Corcovado National Park Costa Rica. The park protects various threatened plant and animal species, and is known to have about 124 species of mammals (over 50 bats) 375 species of birds (perhaps 5-8 endemics) 117 species of reptiles and amphibians (2 crocodilians, 4 sea turtles) 66 freshwater fish species and 70 species of marine crabs. Among the mammals are 4 monkey species , anteaters, sloths, southern river otter, crab-eating raccoon, 5-6 cat species peccaries and Baird's tapir. Other nearby Costa Rica Parks
You will come across exotic birds like the
Crested Guan, Three- wattled Bellbird, golden brown
chlorphonia, black-faced solitaire, brown jay and the
multi colored quetzal. Among the mammals, watch out
for the Jaguar, Ocelot and Baird's Tapir.
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and a repository of useful information on Monteverde
Biological Reserve, Costa Rica and other major tourist
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