🔍 Red Cracker | Hamadryas amphinome 🦋 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 These butterflies are commonly known as Crackers due to the ability of the males of several species to produce a sound similar to the crackling of bacon in a frying…
🔍 Scarlet Macaw | Ara macao 🦜 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 A symbol of tropical wilderness, this bird faces threats from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade—yet remains a conservation priority. In fact, this picture was taken in Rescate Wildlife…
🔍 Bordered Mantis | Stagmomantis limbata 🦗 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The relationship between mantis and human beings has been quite controversial. Some people think these are curious species and feel admiration, however some others feel distrust and fear. It is…
🔍 Variegated Squirrel | Sciurus variegatoides 🐿️ 📍 Seen in Puntarenas, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This is a Central American tree squirrel known for its diurnal habits, solitary nature, and distinct coat colors. They are primarily seed-eaters but also consume fruits, some animal matter, and…
🔍 Blue Morpho Butterfly | Morpho peleides 🦋 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches. It was declared as a national patriotic symbol in Costa…
🔍 Great Kiskadee | Pitangus sulphuratus 🐤 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Speaking of a colourful description, the Great Kiskadee’s scientific name is the Pitangus Sulphuratus. Sulphuratus is derived from the word ‘sulphur’, which describes the yellow underside of the bird. Pure Sulphur is yellow. In addition,…
🔍 Multi-Colored Asian Ladybug | Harmonia axyridis 🐞 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This is one of the most variable species in the world, with an exceptionally wide range of colour forms. It is native to eastern Asia, but has been artificially…
