Mammalian life is arguably some of the most exciting things to witness when you go to a new country. In Costa Rica the wildlife is famous, for example the endangered Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), the almost alien like Kinkajou (Potos Leer más…
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Relationship between Predatory Carnivores and Livestock owners in Costa Rica
It’s well known that Costa Rica is home to a myriad of mammalian wildlife, ranging from small mammals like opossums to the famous jaguar. However, a commonly overlooked aspect of these mammals, specifically the carnivores, is the potential relationship or Leer más…
Tropical Vine Abundance in a Cloud Forest within a Gradient of Forest Age
Within a tropical forest, there are a myriad of different types of plants that contribute to the total mass of biodiversity that exists. When thinking of jungles, most often we think of the large trees that loom high above. Yet, Leer más…
Oncilla Conservation and the Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation: How to Protect the Smallest Wild Cat in Mesoamerica
Almost everyone has heard of the famous jaguar (Panthera onca) that resides in the vast jungles of Central and South America, but have you ever heard of the oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus)? In Costa Rica, there are six different types of Leer más…
How Species Lists are Created in a Dense Cloud Forest in Costa Rica
At Cloudbridge, we currently have a list of over 300 species of birds that are present within the reserve. While this seems like an unbelievable amount for a relatively small area, it really comes down to the uniqueness of this Leer más…
We love trees!
April is a month when Quetzal couples are busy tending to their growing offspring. If you are lucky enough to know where there is a quetzal nest, you will have ample opportunity to bear witness to this magnificent and photogenic Leer más…
Butterfly Species Abundance throughout differing Cloud Forest habitats
A humble butterfly, one of the most beautiful invertebrates that reside throughout all of Costa Rica. Some are more famous than others, like the blue morpho (Morpho menelaus), however each has their own beauty and role to play within an Leer más…
Fascinating Fungi and other fun activities
March has been a great month for us here at Cloudbridge, with many activities, including an enriching workshop with Fungi expert Nelson Chavez, a visit from Cloudbridge founder Jenny Giddy, a community water walk for World Water Day, environmental education Leer más…
Behavior Tendencies of White-Nosed Coati (Nasua narica) at Differing Elevations in Talamanca Cloud Forest
Cousin to the familiar raccoon, White Nosed Coatis (Nasua Narica) are a common type of mammal that’s found throughout all of Costa Rica, and it’s a fan favorite here at Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. Most often, these (fat) house-cat sized animals Leer más…
Dry Season in the Talamanca Mountains
Somewhere in the Talamanca mountains, this regal melanistic jaguar is living his best life. Though this wild animal will likely never interact directly with a human being, we are able to admire his image thanks to the ongoing collaborative efforts Leer más…