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Where to See Sloths in Costa Rica
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, July 2012
Sloths, or “perezosos,” are quite common in Costa Rica, and can be found everywhere from the cool cloud forests of Monteverde to the steamy lowland jungles along both coasts. Regardless, they can be rather difficult to see.
A sloth’s key to survival in the forest canopy is camouflage. They move so slowly that they don’t catch the attention of big cats, circling hawks or would-be wildlife photographers. Their coarse, grayish or yellowish coat blends well with the rainforests palette, more so once greenish algae grows in their fur.
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A sloth’s key to survival in the forest canopy is camouflage. They move so slowly that they don’t catch the attention of big cats, circling hawks or would-be wildlife photographers. Their coarse, grayish or yellowish coat blends well with the rainforests palette, more so once greenish algae grows in their fur.
Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Costa Rica Things to Do blog. Visit the original post to continue reading the full post and to learn more about things to do in Costa Rica.
