Costa Rica 2001
At the hostel in Halifax before we left for Costa Rica. L to R: Julie, Michelle, Stephanie, Sandra, Kenny, Crystal, Me.
ELP participants 2001, May 4th 2001. Moravia, Costa Rica.
Volcan Poas crater
Kenny and Mike (a.k.a. the Peligroso Brothers) exploring the rainforest in El Silencio.
Going to the Savegre River for a dip via Jorge's tractor. Muchos Gracias Senor!
Tarzan Kenny.
The kinkajou (Potus flavus) or La Martilla as it is known in Costa Rica was my favorite animal we looked after at the Savegre Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Its mother had been killed. These animals are closely related to racoons and panda bears even though they have prehensile tails like monkeys. They are found from Mexico to Ecuador. Main threats: fur trade, deforestation.
Green and Black Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates auratus) . Poison found in the glands of these frogs was once collected by native tribes by heating frog over a fire. The poison was then used on the tips of arrows. Small animals such as monkeys or birds are paralyzed immediatly however larger animals (humans!) aren't affected by such small doses. Distribution: Panama to Ecuador. Threats: pet trade, deforestation. Photo: Kenny
Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) (Status: Endangered in much of its range). Distribution: Mexico to Brazil. Threats: Pet trade, poaching for food and feathers, habitat destruction. Photo: Kenny
The Costa Ricans at my place! "Newfoundland! WOW!"
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