The Wildlife of Costa Rica

The Wildlife of Costa Rica

Author: Fiona Reid

Publisher: 秀和システム

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780801449055

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"Featuring a good selection of common and/or interesting species, The Wildlife of Costa Rica is the most authoritative and most useful general guide to its subject. It will attract every ecotourist visiting Costa Rica. This dream team knows its stuff. and the illustrations are stunning."--Cagan H. Sekercioglu, Stanford University --Book Jacket.


Wild Costa Rica

Wild Costa Rica

Author: Adrian Hepworth

Publisher: Mit Press

Published: 2008-09-19

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13:

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The small Central American country of Costa Rica--less than one-eighth the size of California--boasts the highest density of plant and animal species in the world. Its wild and rugged landscapes include dense rainforests where jaguars roam, a volcano that spews rivers of molten lava, and beaches as unspoiled as they were when Christopher Columbus first anchored his ships off the Caribbean coast in 1502. Costa Rica's rich biodiversity is the result of a hugely varied topography that creates a wide range of natural habitats, and of the presence of animals and plants native to both North and South America.


Two Weeks in Costa Rica

Two Weeks in Costa Rica

Author: Matthew Houde

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9780985076931

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A combination travelogue and guidebook that tells the humorous tale of the authors' vacation in Costa Rica while also giving valuable travel tips.


Costa Rica Wildlife (Bilingual)

Costa Rica Wildlife (Bilingual)

Author: James Kavanagh

Publisher:

Published: 2022-09-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620055410

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One of the richest ecosystems on Earth, Costa Rica is home to over 500,000 species of animals (mostly insects). The Jesus Christ lizard (a basilisk that can run on water) is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies. This convenient laminated guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for field use by naturalists of all ages. Made in the USA.


The Mammals of Costa Rica

The Mammals of Costa Rica

Author: Mark Wainwright

Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13:

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"First published 2002 as The natural history of Costa Rican mammals by Zona Tropical"--T.p. verso.


A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica

A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica

Author: Parks and Recreation Margaret Gargiullo City of New York, National Resources Group

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2008-02-20

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 0199720037

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At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant species, each entry accompanied by color photos and a concise yet detailed narrative description. Plants are conveniently grouped by the different types of vegetation: palms, tall trees, shrubs, woody vines, herbaceous vines, herbs, grasses and ferns. Along with 1400 color photographs, the guide also includes an illustrated glossary of plant parts, five maps of Costa Rica, and laminated covers for durability in the field. With so much readily accessible information, this book is essential for exploring Costa Rica's common and conspicuous flora from the plants growing along the roadside to the best natural parks.


Reptiles of Costa Rica

Reptiles of Costa Rica

Author: Twan Leenders

Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates

Published: 2019-08-15

Total Pages: 643

ISBN-13: 1501739549

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Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its biodiversity, the country is particularly rich in reptile fauna, boasting 245 species. The sheer diversity in shapes, sizes, colors, and natural history traits of these animals is beautifully displayed in this book. Lizards range from minuscule dwarf geckos to dinosaur-like iguanids, and everything in between, while the country's snakes include tiny eyeless wormsnakes, massive boas, as well as twenty-three dangerously venomous species, which include the largest vipers in the world. Author, photographer, and conservation biologist Twan Leenders has been researching and documenting the herpetofauna of Costa Rica for nearly twenty-five years. His explorations have taken him to remote parts of Costa Rica that few people ever visit, journeys that usually find him hauling an array of photographic equipment to document his finds. In addition to including more than 1,000 photographs, detailed black and white scientific illustrations, and range maps, this book also features paintings of anole dewlaps, a key identification feature for that very complex group of lizards. This new field guide will enable the reader to identify all species, while also providing a wealth of information about natural history, predation, breeding strategies, habitat preferences, and conservation of Costa Rica's reptile fauna.


Costa Rican Natural History

Costa Rican Natural History

Author: Daniel H. Janzen

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2018-12-14

Total Pages: 829

ISBN-13: 022616120X

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This volume is a synthesis of existing knowledge about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The major portion of the book consists of detailed accounts of agricultural species, vegetation, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects. "This is an extraordinary, virtually unique work. . . . The tremendous amount of original, previously unpublished, firsthand information is remarkable."—Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "An essential resource for anyone interested in tropical biology. . . . It can be used both as an encyclopedia—a source of facts on specific organisms—and as a source of ideas and generalizations about tropical ecology."—Alan P. Smith, Ecology


The Birds of Costa Rica

The Birds of Costa Rica

Author: Richard Garrigues

Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780801479885

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A new, updated edition of the only compact, portable, and user-friendly field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. -- "Biology Digest"


Costa Rica Wildlife

Costa Rica Wildlife

Author: Kimberli Bindschatel

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-12-29

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781541361850

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Photographs of Costa Rican Wildlife