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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica
One of the best things in Costa Rica is to go on one of its rain forest and wildlife vacations. Despite the country’s small size, Costa Rica’s area encompasses highly reputable biological reserves, refuges and national parks. Its rainforests consists of hundreds of various species known to man. The rainforest houses exotic flora and fauna and is one of Central America’s bio-diverse countries with 10, 000 different classes of species.
The Monteverde is one of the most outstanding and popular Costa Rican rainforest destinations. A small town in Puntarenas, Monteverde is also known as “Green Mountain” in Spanish and known to contain the country’s largest wildlife reserve. Despite how arduous its trail can be for tourists, it has become part of the Costa Rican tourist trail. It’s said to contain the Monteverde Cloud Forest which attracts more than 70,000 tourists and visitors yearly. It is called a cloud forest or fog forest rather than a rain forest because of the moist that’s created due to its high altitude. The cloud forests are known to have abundance in mosses that’s why most of the trees and ground are considered mossy.
The 10, 500 hectare of the Monteverde Cloud Forest made it the largest reserve in Costa Rica and is a perfect example of what Costa Rica nature can offer to the world. This private sanctuary was discovered and created by George Powell and Quaker Guindon who were both scientists exploring the rainforests in Costa Rica. Also famous for housing 500 species of orchids in the world with 34 of these just newly discovered. It’s considered home to various species such as howler monkeys, snakes and birds. Of course it’s not a surprise that mostly tourists visit the cloud forest to get a glimpse of the Resplendent Quetzal. The quetzal is known as the most spectacular bird in the new world and also for its magnificent plumage. It’s seen more frequently from December through June in the Costa Rican rainforests so avid bird watcher’s should definitely take note of the quetzal peak seasons.
The Costa Rica rain forest is also said to contain the Emerald Toucanet also known as the endangered Bellbird. The bellbird is another exotic species of birds that bird watchers wouldn’t want to miss. This green mid-sized bird with a blue colored throat is visible in higher elevated wet forests usually on top of tree canopies.
Another famous reserve called the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve borders the Monteverde Conservation area in the Cordillera de Tilarán of Central Costa Rica. Its 765 acres of land was originally leased by the Santa Elena Community High School of Monteverde which was then developed into a cloud forest reserve back in 1989. This reserve is considered cloudier and wetter compared to other reserves because of its higher altitude. The Santa Elena community developed the reserve because of their determination to preserve the beautiful environment surrounding them. Tourism is then used as a means to maintain the preservation of the cloud forest. Though, the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve receives lesser visitors, it features a great view of the Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano.
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Animals for a rain forest climate?
I have an 8′x10′ greenhouse that I did in a rain forest theme. I have bromeliads, ferns, ficuses, selloum, vines, and fruit trees. I would like to put some type of animals in it to turn it into a real rain forest. Please inform me on different animals, but nothing scary!
I have an air conditioner in it and keep it around 75-80 degres.
Butterflies work well in greenhouses, but it’s near impossible to source larvae if they are not native to your area. Animals would really depend on what temp you’re able to get in your greenhouse and what animals are available to you. Obviously you need to take into consideration the dietary and climate needs of the animal. The only things that I can think of that I think would work are either the insect, reptile or amphibian varieties, so not sure if you are into frogs, snakes or lizards. I personally think snakes would look cool, but most people seems to be scared of them. There are lots of exotic rainforest species, but they can also be hard to get. The most noticable rainforest species are birds, but you wouldn’t want a bird in a greenhouse.
Guess your decision will depend mostly on what you can get, so head to your local pet / reptile etc suppliers and ask for advice.
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