Two pale wavy stripes down a dark back are a starting clue for the greater sac-winged bat.
Explore Northern Plains
Costa Rica’s Northern Plains connect rural communities with rivers, forests and the wider Arenal landscape. Places such as La Fortuna, Guatuso and Los Chiles offer different ways to learn about life shaped by water and land. Explore with curiosity, learn from local people and help care for the landscapes and traditions that make this place special.
Costa Rica Forest Rabbit
The Costa Rica forest rabbit is a native forest rabbit, not a domestic bunny living outdoors.
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
This armadillo wears a covering of bony plates, with flexible bands across its middle so it can bend while walking.
Mexican Hairy Porcupine
This tree-dwelling porcupine has dark coarse hair that can hide many of its protective quills.
Common Opossum
The common opossum is a marsupial: its young complete an important part of their development attached to their mother’s teats, protected in her pouch.
Derby’s Woolly Opossum
Derby’s woolly opossum is a tree-climbing marsupial with soft fur, large eyes and a dark stripe down its pale face.
Water Opossum
The water opossum, also called the yapok, is a marsupial adapted to life beside freshwater.
Northern Olingo
The northern olingo is a forest mammal that moves among branches and eats fruit, with nectar also reported in its diet.
Greater Grison
The greater grison has a long low body, short legs and a striking pale stripe separating its dark face and underside from its grizzled back.
