Nature / Wildlife / Ocean

Discovering Costa Rica’s Nighttime Treasures // Descubriendo los Tesoros Nocturnos de Costa Rica Por / By Radames Calvo Murillo Nighttime is a world apart in Costa Rica, a realm of mystery and wonder where the most fascinating and enigmatic animals come out to play. On a nighttime tour, you can discover the secret lives of the animals that inhabit the darkness and experience the thrill of seeing them in their natural habitat. From the glowing eyes of fireflies to the majestic

por Jack Ewing La Madre Naturaleza no solo nutre, sino también destruye. En “La Diversidad de la Vida”, Eduard O. Wilson relata la explosión del volcán Krakatau en Indonesia, un ejemplo perfecto de la extrema fuerza cataclísmica de la Madre Naturaleza que es capaz de desencadenar cuando sirve para Sus propósitos. Krakatau, que en su día fue una isla volcánica de unos 80 kilómetros cuadrados, explotó el 27 de agosto de 1883 con una fuerza equivalente a aproximádamente 150 mega

Por Carlena Hall - Niños Salvando la Selva Tropical (KSTR, por sus siglas en inglés) Cada año, una de las principales razones por las que se requiere la ayuda del equipo de rescate de vida silvestre de KSTR, es para salvar animales moribundos o heridos producto de las electrocuciones causadas por cables eléctricos sin aislamiento. Los monos y otros animales suelen utilizar estos cables como vías de acceso a sus hábitats fragmentados, solo para electrocutarse cuando entran en

by Carlena Hall -- Kids Saving The Rainforest Every year, one of the leading reasons KSTR wildlife rescue is called to save dying or injured animals is wildlife electrocutions as a result of uninsulated power lines. Monkeys and other animals often use these lines as pathways through fragmented habitats, only to be electrocuted when their bodies make contact with the exposed aluminum wires. Wildlife electrocutions in Costa Rica are a huge part of wildlife conservation discours

by Jack Ewing Mother Nature is not only a nurturer but also a destroyer. In The Diversity of Life, Edward O. Wilson tells of the explosion of the volcano Krakatau in Indonesia, a perfect example of the extreme cataclysmic force that Mother Nature can set in motion when it serves Her purposes. Krakatau, once a volcanic island of about 80 square kilometers, exploded on August 27, 1883 with a force equal to approximately 150 megatons of TNT. To help make sense of those big numbe

by Karen Lee Hall. Photos provided by Debbie Zec VP: Before we get into all things surfing, please tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from and how long have you been surfing? When did you start your surfing school? DEBBIE: I’m Debbie Zec Jimenez, blessed to be born and raised right here in Dominical Beach, a place I absolutely love! I’m the founder of Dominical Surf School and Surf Muse. I’ve been in the ocean since I was a kid, first bodyboarding and then surfing.

para Elly King La extraordinaria historia de Harriet comenzó cuando quedó huérfana a una edad temprana. Rescatada por nuestros amigos del Santuario de Vida Silvestre Alturas en 2019, continuó su rehabilitación en el Rancho de Rescate de Tucanes. Junto a ella se encontraba otra joven perezosa llamada Aurora, encontrada casi al mismo tiempo y de una edad parecida. Juntas, emprendieron su camino hacia la rehabilitación y finalmente llegaron al Instituto de Perezosos, antes de se

OUR Christmas MIRACLE by Elly King Harriet’s remarkable journey be- gan when she was orphaned at a young age. Rescued by our friends at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary in 2019, she continued her rehabilitation at Toucan Rescue Ranch. Alongside her was another young sloth named Aroura, found around the same time and at a similar age. Together, they embarked on their rehabilitation journey and eventually arrived at their final pre-release home at The Sloth Institute. In February 202

Costa Rica, a small country that embraces two oceans, is home to nearly 4% of the planet’s biodiversity. A fundamental part of this wealth is found in its marine ecosystems, which cover more than 90% of the national territory and are home to countless species. However, the blue world also faces silent threats. Amid waves and challenges, these stories show the resilience of life at sea.