Hummingbird photos: Toni Tsay, instagram: @tonitsay Most hummingbirds beat their wings 60 to 80 times per second. The name hummingbird comes from the humming sound their wings make as they fly. These birds’ flexible shoulder joints allow their wings to rotate 180 degrees, which enables backward flight and stationary hovering.
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Parasitic infections have emerged as a significant contributing factor to the alarming decline in wildlife populations, particularly in light of the escalating frequency of interactions between animals and humans. Human practices, such as deforestation for agriculture, expansion of tourism infrastructure, landscape changes, and urbanisation, have led to the fragmentation of
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I couldn’t believe it, but there was the headline on the local news, the price of cacao had surpassed $10,000 per metric ton on the international commodities market. Could that be possible? When in doubt “Google it”. I did, and the close for that day, April 2, 2024, was $10,051
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My latest surf trip took place in late March, during semana santa. Many people would say to not go during this busy time but that was the only week my friend Henry had to visit with his son, who was making his first surf journey outside of the United States.
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WHAT AN AMAZING START TO 2024! The first months of this year have meant so much to the family at Marina Pez Vela and our local community. Certainly, the highlight of the first trimester of the year has been the overwhelming return of our friends, families, and tourism industry which
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When dining in Costa Rica, the abundance of fresh seafood options is undeniable. From succulent ceviche to grilled fish platters, the coastal cuisine is a true delight for the senses. However, as travelers and responsible consumers, it’s crucial to consider the impact of our seafood choices on the environment and
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Transform every day potatoes into an elegant side dish by making pillowy and bouncy spheres that are ready to absorb a rich gravy or a simple brown butter sauce as shown in the recipe below. Ingredients for about 10 golf ball sized dumplings 1 kilo of potatoes, should be of
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Marijke Buijs, Veterinary technician from the Sloth Institute Did you know that sloths and many other animals use the canopy tops of trees to move around? Sloths eat a large number of different tree species but select a territory where they can find their favorite trees and rely on each
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Bienvenidos. Welcome and Thank you for joining us. We are sure you will be glad you did. We have great restaurants offering all types of food with the freshest ingredients and great drinking establishments to quench your thirst. We are starting to get some rain but should not be enough
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I have been asked this question over 100 times – Should I rent a car or hire private transportation? Well the answer is not that easy and there are a few things to consider. The first is how many people are traveling in your group. The second is how much
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What do plant-based people eat? All of the edible plants! Plant-based eating has five major food groups: Legumes (e.g., beans, lentils, garbanzos, tofu; soy milk) Grains (e.g., wheat, oat, barley, buckwheat, quinoa, rice; rice milk, oat milk) Nuts & Seeds (e.g., almond, cashew; pumpkin seed, flax seed, hemp seed; coconut
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Greetings from Kids Saving the Rainforest! As passionate advocates for wildlife conservation, we are reaching out to you to share the remarkable progress and achievements that Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR) accomplished in the year 2023, thanks to the invaluable support of various local companies. Moreover, through this report, we
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“Daddy, I’m afraid. I heard a ghost out there”. “No honey, Orlando told me that a sloth makes that moaning sound”. Later several other friends and neighbors who had lived their entire lives on or near Hacienda Barú confirmed that the eerie wail we sometimes heard once darkness settled over
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5 Fascinating Facts & the Call for Conservation Photos: Nuno Potes I have to be honest with you, after scuba diving for over 20 years there is still one specific creature, that no matter how many times I spot it underwater, it cannot but make my heart leap. Graceful and
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