Northern Jacana
The Northern Jacana has very long toes that allow it to safely run on lily pads and floating vegetation on freshwater lakes, ponds and marshes.
Wildlife Books
Wildlife Books
Anhinga
The Anhinga is a “Snake Bird”.
-The Anhinga has a very long neck ending with a long sharp thin bill.
-Bird Photography by Cyril Brass.
Keel-Billed Toucan
The Keel-Billed Toucan has a Multi-colored Bill
-Keel-Billed Toucan’s beak appears quite heavy, but it is actually very light
-Toucan Photos by Cyril Brass
Scarlet Macaw
The Scarlet Macaw is the Largest Parrot in World.
– Learn more about this brilliantly colored parrot in the Wildlife in Central America 1 photo book.
Green Vine Snake
The Green Vine Snake even has a Green Tongue.
-The Green Vine Snake is a slender arboreal snake with mostly green & some yellow scales, that resembles vines.
Eyelash Palm Pit Viper
The Eyelash Palm Pit Viper is identified by a range of color vairations (yellow, green, red, brown) as well as the distinctive scales above the eyes, appearing as eyelashes.
Green Iguana
The male Green Iguana has ability to change from green to orange or orange-red coloration as the breeding season approaches.
– Iguana Images by Cyril Brass
Green Basilisk
Did you Know? The Green Basilisk can Walk on Water. Actually more like running on the surface.
– Learn more about this prehistoric looking reptile.
Spectacled Caiman
The Spectacled Caiman has a bony ridge between the eyes which gives the appearance of a pair of eyeglasses.
– Spectacled Caiman images taken in Costa Rica by Cyril Brass.
Smoky Jungle Frog
The Smoky Jungle Frog has several Defense Techniques.
-Learn more interesting facts on this tropical frog species.
Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
The Strawberry Poison Dart Frog male and female make Excellent Parents.
– Strawberry Poison Dart Frog Text and Photos by Cyril Brass.
Neotropical River Otter
The Neotropical River Otter is a very shy and elusive animal that leads a solitary way of life.
-River Otter photos taken in Costa Rica by Cyril Brass.
Insects in Central America
Insects in Central America
-Central America is an excellent region to see Insects with +300,000 species; from tiny Leaf Cutter Ants to giant Owl Butterflies.
White-Nose Coatimundi
Learn about the White-Nose Coatimundi in the Wildlife in Central America 1 photo and information book.
– Photography by Cyril Brass.
Central American Agouti
The Central American Agouti is an Important Seed Disperser
-It forages for food during the day, feeding on fruit, seeds & nuts.
-Agouti Photos by Cyril Brass
Red-Eyed Tree Frogs
The Red-Eyed Tree Frogs use their Eyes to Scare off Attackers.
– Learn more about this colorful bright eyed tropical frog.
– Photo Imaged by Cyril Brass.
Three Toed Sloth
The Three Toed Sloth lives hanging around in the Trees.
-3-Toed Sloth Photography by Cyril Brass travelling in Costa Rica.
White Faced Capuchin Monkey
The White Faced Capuchin Monkey is Vital to the Rainforest Habitats.
– White Faced Capuchin Monkey photos taken by Cyril Brass in Costa Rica.