Tag: animals

American Crocodile, Costa Rica

πŸ” American Crocodile | Crocodylus acutus 🐊 πŸ“ Seen in San JosΓ©, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ It has a noticeably elongated, toothy snout. The total length of adults is about 6 m, making it the second largest crocodile in the Americas. Also Known as: Needle…

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Rosy Wolfsnail, Costa Rica

πŸ” Rosy Wolfsnail | Euglandina rosea 🐌 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ It is native to the southern United States. It is a voracious predator of other snails, so it was introduced to Hawaii and several Polynesian islands to control the giant…

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Clay-Colored Thrush, Costa Rica

πŸ” Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi πŸ¦β€β¬› πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ In 1977, Costa Ricans chose the yigΓΌirro as a national symbol (over many much more colorful birds that inhabit the country) due to its strong and melodious song that always…

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Clay-Colored Thrush (Eggs | Nest), Costa Rica

πŸ” Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi πŸ¦β€β¬› πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Its eggs are typically pale blue with reddish-brown and gray markings. They are laid in a cup-shaped nest built by the female. The nest is made of grass, moss, feathers,…

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Blue-gray Tanager, Costa Rica

πŸ” Blue-gray Tanager | Thraupis episcopus 🐦 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ According to MerlinID app, this bird is a common and widespread powder blue-gray bird of open and semi-open areas with larger trees and hedges, towns, villages, and gardens in tropical…

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Tiger Moth (larva), Costa Rica

πŸ” Tiger Moth (larva) | Turuptiana obliqua πŸ› πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Be careful! The larval hairs can burn or irritate the skin. Many caterpillars are active during the day. If touched, some of them coil into a spiral. Also Known…

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Domestic Goat, United States

πŸ” Domestic Goat | Capra aegagrus hircus 🐐 πŸ“ Seen in Arkansas, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ’¬ The Pygora goat has a curious, friendly, and playful personality, and its wool is highly valued for its softness and warmth. Also Known as: Goat or Domestic Goat Size:…

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Banded Peacock Butterfly, Costa Rica

πŸ” Banded Peacock Butterfly | Anartia fatima πŸ¦‹ πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ This butterfly can be found in South Texas, Mexico, and Central America, but is primarily studied in Costa Rica. This species prefers subtropical climates and areas with high humidity,…

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Laughing Seagull, United States

πŸ” Laughing Seagull | Leucophaeus atricilla 🐦 πŸ“ Seen in Miami, Florida, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ’¬ This beautiful little animal is a common gull found in coastal areas of North America in the summer β˜€οΈ, with its range extending from the Caribbean to the northern…

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American Paint Horse, Costa Rica

πŸ” American Paint Horse | Equus ferus caballus 🐎 πŸ“ Seen in Orosi, Cartago, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ The Paint Horse is used in a variety of equestrian disciplines, most commonly Western pleasure, reining, barrel racing, and other Western events, although it is also ridden…

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Canada Goose, United States

πŸ” Canada Goose | Branta canadensis πŸ¦† πŸ“ Seen in New Jersey, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ’¬ This species is native to North America and breeds in northern Canada and Alaska. Nests are usually found at elevated locations near water. As most geese, Canada Goose is…

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Georgia Aquarium, United States

πŸ” Georgia Aquarium 🐠 πŸ“ Seen in Atlanta, Georgia, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ’¬ More than a 100,000 species can be found in the Georgia Aquarium, the largest in United States and the six largest in the world. All of these species reside in more than…

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