The outstanding rate of forest growth in tropical climates is just one example of how resilient forests can be. Globally, deforestation has been a hot topic of discussion as we’ve seen countless hectares of forest be cut down throughout the Read More …
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The Factors that Influence Animal Abundance and Richness within a Montane Cloud Forest
Wild animals, just like humans, are dependent on fruitful environments that support their lifestyle for ultimate success. In reality, some of their requirements are not that different from ours. For example, an abundance of food, clean drinking water, a safe Read More …
Soil Composition in a Tropical Montane Cloud Forest of Costa Rica
When thinking about our Earth, there are components that come to mind first: animals, the climate, and the ocean. Yet there are many more factors that comprise this planet to be as successful as it has been, factors that oftentimes Read More …
Analyzing Camera Trap Data at different Locations within Cloudbridge Nature Reserve
Mammalian life is arguably some of the most exciting things to witness when you go to a new country. In Costa Rica the wildlife is famous, for example the endangered Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), the almost alien like Kinkajou (Potos Read More …
Relationship between Predatory Carnivores and Livestock owners in Costa Rica
It’s well known that Costa Rica is home to a myriad of mammalian wildlife, ranging from small mammals like opossums to the famous jaguar. However, a commonly overlooked aspect of these mammals, specifically the carnivores, is the potential relationship or Read More …
Tropical Vine Abundance in a Cloud Forest within a Gradient of Forest Age
Within a tropical forest, there are a myriad of different types of plants that contribute to the total mass of biodiversity that exists. When thinking of jungles, most often we think of the large trees that loom high above. Yet, Read More …
Oncilla Conservation and the Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation: How to Protect the Smallest Wild Cat in Mesoamerica
Almost everyone has heard of the famous jaguar (Panthera onca) that resides in the vast jungles of Central and South America, but have you ever heard of the oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus)? In Costa Rica, there are six different types of Read More …
How Species Lists are Created in a Dense Cloud Forest in Costa Rica
At Cloudbridge, we currently have a list of over 300 species of birds that are present within the reserve. While this seems like an unbelievable amount for a relatively small area, it really comes down to the uniqueness of this Read More …
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April is a month when Quetzal couples are busy tending to their growing offspring. If you are lucky enough to know where there is a quetzal nest, you will have ample opportunity to bear witness to this magnificent and photogenic Read More …
Butterfly Species Abundance throughout differing Cloud Forest habitats
A humble butterfly, one of the most beautiful invertebrates that reside throughout all of Costa Rica. Some are more famous than others, like the blue morpho (Morpho menelaus), however each has their own beauty and role to play within an Read More …