Mammals
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Neotropical River Otters
Infrequently observed in the wild, this species inhabits Costa Rica's major rivers.
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Pacas
The spotted paca, a relative of the agouti, is Central America's largest rodent.
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Sloths
Costa Rica is home to the brown-throated three-toed sloth and Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth.
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Spider Monkeys
Spider monkeys are the most agile species of monkey found in Costa Rica.
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Squirrel Monkeys
The Central American squirrel monkey is the smallest of Costa Rica’s four primate species.
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Tayras
Known locally as the tolomuco, the tayra is a member of the weasel family.
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West Indian Manatees
This endangered species is Costa Rica's only herbivorous, aquatic mammal.
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Whales
Humpback whales are one of the most iconic and often-sighted whales in Costa Rica.
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White-faced Monkeys
Capuchin monkeys are widely recognized as the most intelligent New World monkey.
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- Birds (9)
- Insects and Arachnids (3)
- Mammals (19)
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- Reptiles (9)
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