Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Margay in Costa Rica
Leopardus wiedii
Wild Cats · ~80 cm · all
CaribbeanCloud ForestOsa
Small spotted cat that lives almost entirely in trees. Long tail for balance, oversized eyes for night vision, and remarkable agility. Smaller and more arboreal than the ocelot.
Fun Facts
- ▸Can rotate its ankles 180° to climb down trees head-first like a squirrel.
- ▸Has been recorded mimicking the calls of its prey to lure them closer.
- ▸Spends so much time in the canopy that it gives birth and sleeps in trees.
Best Months
Year-round (very elusive)
Featured On
- · Custom Wildlife Tour
