Shy kinkajous are among the unfortunate mammals that end up victim to vehicles on the roads of Costa Rica. (Franklin Lopez Martinez/WUFT News) Costa Rica’s highways are packed with animal lovers ...
A sloth perches languidly on a branch in one of Costa Rica’s vast forest preserves. (Gabriella Chavez/WUFT News) LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA — Near a lively stretch of Highway 142, one of Costa Rica’s ...
Most animals relieve themselves regularly, but sloths drop down from trees just once a week for this task. They use the same spot every time, which makes them vulnerable to predators. Scientists still ...