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Various mammals which might seem less exotic to tourists, but are nevertheless
unique to Central America, are some species of raccoons, opossums, and squirrels.
Costa Rican raccoons (mapache in Spanish) look and act in a similar way than their northern relatives,
but they are a different species.
There are also white-tailed deer and brocket deer which are smaller than
some other species; they prefer the dry forest areas as their habitat, such
as the La Amistad International Park of Costa Rica.
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| Education
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Interesting Mammals in Costa Rica
Costa
Rica is indeed a "rich coast" (as its name suggests) when it comes to its
biodiversity. However, the country doesn't offer a large quantity of mammals
as other places do. There are 200 species of mammals, half of which are bats.
There are several exotic mammals that may not be so abundant, but they're
still fascinating.
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Agouti
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Paca
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Some of the more unusual mammal species include the agouti and paca, which
are small rodents. The adorable coatimundi (pizote), and kinkajou are known
to be just as mischievous as their raccoon and weasel cousins. And of course,
sloths tapirs, anteaters, and armadillos are interesting.
Wild pigs or peccaries can display very aggressive behavior, and since they
forage in packs, it's advisable to climb up a tree when encountering them.
Not all peccaries will attack, but their temperament is hot and unpredictable
sometimes. §
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Kinkajou
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Coatimundi (Pizote)
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Bats,
which make up half of all of the species of mammals, vary in size, appearance
and diet. The largest ones are fruit eaters, while the notorious vampire
bats are among the smallest.
The fascinating fishing bulldog bat of Tortuguero fishes with a radar system
that detects ripples in the water that are produced by fish; having located
its prey, the bat plunges down and grabs the fish with its claws. §
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