Sloth - This is the third deadly sin?

After watching these guys for a few months now I believe that they just told people that they were slow so that they were always impressing us. They move pretty rapidly compared to the long held belief that they are slow. This guy is from Cahuita National Park. We have two that live on our farm but they are always so high up that we have yet to get a good image.

Lily White

A lily in Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica.

Infrared Cahuita National Park

This image was captured in Cahuita National Park, Limon Costa Rica. It is a pier that is missing it's upper decking. The infrared lens gives it nice contrast and it tends to make the eyes look at the entire image instead of focusing on a/the subject.

Slow and Easy

In honor of our Costa Rica trip today I decided to highlight the two toed sloth. These little buggers are so slow that they only go to the bathroom once a week. It's partly because it takes them a long time to process the nuts & berries they eat but it is also a safety measure. Cats are their primary predators so they have to be careful descending to the ground to often.

A Beautiful Day

This lovely scene is from Cahuita National Park in Limon, Costa Rica. The beach is one of the least developed beaches in Costa Rica. This photo shows the remnants of an old fishing pier with the backdrop of tree's and clouds. The park has a large area of beach with a walking path under the tree canopy directly behind it. You can walk the path enjoying white faced monkeys, coati's, sloths, crabs and a variety of birds including toucans. There is no entry fee but donations are welcome.

Oh, Daddy!

These Daddy Long Leg spiders are climbing a tree on the Eastern Carribean coast of Costa Rica. In Cahuita National Park everything is protected including the spiders. Their biggest threat is the multitude of crabs that live beside them.