October has been a busy month for us here at Cloudbridge, with a 4-day tree course taking place on the reserve, in addition to receiving various student groups, and continuing to host an excellent group of researchers. On October Read More …
When conducting a research project or participating in data collection, oftentimes what we’re most interested in is the results compiled at the end. However, the means to the end is arguably just as important as the final result, as the Read More …
September is the month in which Costa Rica commemorates its Independence from Spain in 1821, with typical dances, parades and other civic activities. This month also marks the beginning of the lowest months of the year for tourism, and this year Read More …
Above: an oncilla (Leopardus pardinoides) captured on camera traps within Cloudbridge. This individual is melanistic, making it all black (Photo: Benjamin Luke). The intricacy of animal speciation, whether that be for amphibians, birds, or mammals, is often a tedious and Read More …
August is the month of National Parks, as well as the Anniversary of neighboring Chirripó National Park. This year we celebrated the importance of these protected areas in a joint event along with the Buena Vista primary school, where Cloudbridge Read More …
As pollination continues to be one of the most important ecological processes, it’s only fair that we understand better who is responsible for fulfilling that niche. Primarily, one may think about bees and butterflies for daytime pollination, and bats for Read More …
July has been a great month for us here at Cloudbridge, if a bit rainy : ) We would like to announce that we will be postponing the upcoming tropical dendrology course until later in the year, the dates will Read More …
Wild cats are considered to be one of the most formidable mammalian predators across the globe. Their opportunistic, stealthy style of hunting is a unique attribute that is relatively similar across all feline species. Besides lions, wild cats exhibit a Read More …
This month has been filled with great activities, including some tree-planting at the Talari Reserve and the third edition of the annual Cloud Forest Festival. With the participation of local vendors, educators and musicians, this edition was once again a Read More …
When discussing the role that mammals play in an ecosystem, oftentimes the first thought will be a predator or a keystone species (think eagles, jaguars, or tapirs for terrestrial ecosystems). While it’s true that these roles are paramount in the Read More …