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Exploring Costa Rica’s Rich Wildlife: Which Animals Can You See?
Monkey (noun): A small animal that climbs trees and has a tail.
Bird (noun): An animal that has feathers and wings.
Frog (noun): A small, usually green animal that hops and can live on land or in water.
Turtle (noun): A reptile that lives in water or on land and has a hard shell.
Costa Rica is full of amazing animals! You can find:
Howler monkeys:
You can hear the howler monkeys early in the morning; their loud calls can travel a long way!
Quetzals:
The quetzal bird, with its bright green feathers, is another creature that lives in the forests.
Jaguars:
Look out for jaguars on the beach; they like to leave tracks in the sand.
Poison dart frogs:
Have you ever seen a tiny frog that’s bright red or blue? That’s the poison dart frog!
Sea turtles:
You might also see a sea turtle swimming in the ocean.
Sloths:
Finally, don’t forget to look up in the trees for sloths. These slow creatures spend most of their time hanging from branches, moving very slowly!
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Monkey (noun): A small animal that climbs trees and has a tail.
Bird (noun): An animal that has feathers and wings.
Frog (noun): A small, usually green animal that hops and can live on land or in water.
Turtle (noun): A reptile that lives in water or on land and has a hard shell.