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Costa Rica
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Costa
Rica's ecology and natural resources
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Costa Rica presents unusual opportunities for students of tropical biology and ecology. Situated between North and South America, the country is home to abundant plant and animal life from both continents. For example, Costa Rica hosts 850 species of birds -- more than in all of North America. |
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The country also boasts diverse climatic and ecological zones, including tropical coastal areas and rain forests, saltwater marshes, fertile farming areas, subalpine regions, mountains up to 12,000 feet and active volcanoes. | |||
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To preserve its rich natural legacy, Costa Rica has set aside significant territory for national parks, biological and forest reserves, and wildlife refuges. The photo album includes pictures of students touring Carara Biological Reserve. Top left: A snake in Cahuita. (Photo courtesy of Mark Bremer) |
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11/03/06
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