π American Crocodile | Crocodylus acutus π π Seen in San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Rosy Wolfsnail | Euglandina rosea π π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi π¦ββ¬ π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi π¦ββ¬ π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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,…
π Blue-gray Tanager | Thraupis episcopus π¦ π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Tiger Moth (larva) | Turuptiana obliqua π π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Domestic Goat | Capra aegagrus hircus π π Seen in Arkansas, United States πΊπΈ π¬ 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:…
π Banded Peacock Butterfly | Anartia fatima π¦ π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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,…
π Laughing Seagull | Leucophaeus atricilla π¦ π Seen in Miami, Florida, United States πΊπΈ π¬ This beautiful little animal is a common gull found in coastal areas of North America in the summer βοΈ, with its range extending from the Caribbean to the northern…
π American Paint Horse | Equus ferus caballus π π Seen in Orosi, Cartago, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Canada Goose | Branta canadensis π¦ π Seen in New Jersey, United States πΊπΈ π¬ 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…
π Georgia Aquarium π π Seen in Atlanta, Georgia, United States πΊπΈ π¬ 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…
