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Costa Rica announced the discovery of two new moths
The Tinaegeria carlosalvaradoi that inhabit the rainforest areas of the Guanacaste Reserve, belonging to the Stathmopodidae family, has so far been little known and has…
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Archeology
Discovered the new 'tiny' frog species Diasporus in Costa Rica
Costa Rica scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new species of frog in the country, after receiving information from a tourist agent in the Talamanca mountains.
1001 mystery
The rivers suddenly disappeared
A river in Costa Rica mysteriously disappeared after the earthquakes just happened in the country.
Oceanography
Scary hunting tactics of Costa Rica sea snakes
This sea snake is about 50cm long, yellow in color, lives in warm waters of Golfo Dulce in Costa Rica and develops unique hunting tactics.
Oceanography
Killer whales tore tiger sharks into pieces
Three killer whales rushed to attack, biting the poor tiger shark, before tearing their prey into pieces.
Animal world
Screaming into the spider's sword, Costa Rica's most dangerous snake was mercilessly killed
The prey they hunt is usually insects, frogs, lizards but sometimes even bigger in size like hummingbirds, even poisonous snakes.
Animal world
Costa Rica discovered frogs that are thought to be extinct
The National University of Costa Rica (UCR) has announced that the two scientists have found the red-bellied frog, scientific name Craugastor escoces.
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Wild colors
Wild nature still makes us overwhelmed by the vivid colorful animals. From the notorious ferocious piranha to the blue-green butterfly and agra
Scientific works
Costa Rica's largest solar park comes into operation
This is the first project to be implemented in Latin America through a credit mechanism between Japan and Costa Rica.
Medicine - Health
Costa Rica President H1N1 infection
Costa Rica President Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace Prize winner and mediator in Honduras' political crisis, was confirmed positive for the A / H1N1 flu yesterday.
Flu epidemic
Swine flu causes 14 deaths in Costa Rica
At least 14 people in Costa Rica have been killed by the H1N1 swine flu virus since December.