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Monkeys, Hermit Crabs and Other Animals

All the animals that were not included in the other galleries.
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  • Mantle Howler Monkeys
A pair of Mantle Howler Monkeys, lazing around in the tree tops alongside the Sky Walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

    Mantle Howler Monkeys A pair of Mantle Howler Monkeys, lazing around in the tree tops alongside the Sky Walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

  • Hotel Salamander
This salamander (species unknown) was wandering around in our bathroom in the Hotel Fonda Vela in Monteverde.

    Hotel Salamander This salamander (species unknown) was wandering around in our bathroom in the Hotel Fonda Vela in Monteverde.

  • American Crocodile
An American Crocodile smiles at us from a river bank in Costa Rica.

    American Crocodile An American Crocodile smiles at us from a river bank in Costa Rica.

  • Crocodiles in Water
A pack of American Crocodiles seen from a bridge crossing a river in Costa Rica.

    Crocodiles in Water A pack of American Crocodiles seen from a bridge crossing a river in Costa Rica.

  • Spiny Tailed Iguana
A Spiny Tailed Iguana seen along the trail in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.

    Spiny Tailed Iguana A Spiny Tailed Iguana seen along the trail in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.

  • Capuchin Monkey Eating
A White-headed Capuchin Monkey eating along the trail in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.

    Capuchin Monkey Eating A White-headed Capuchin Monkey eating along the trail in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.

  • Mantled Howler Monkey
This Mantled Howler Monkey was resting high in the trees in Manuel Antonio National Part, Costa Rica.

    Mantled Howler Monkey This Mantled Howler Monkey was resting high in the trees in Manuel Antonio National Part, Costa Rica.

  • Capuchin Monkey
A White-headed Capuchin Monkey seen along the trail in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.

    Capuchin Monkey A White-headed Capuchin Monkey seen along the trail in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.

  • American Crocodile in River
This American Crocodile passed next to our Zodiac in the Agujitas River in Costa Rica.

    American Crocodile in River This American Crocodile passed next to our Zodiac in the Agujitas River in Costa Rica.

  • Hermit Crabs
Hermit Crabs righting over food on the beach at Caletas Reserve in Costa Rica.

    Hermit Crabs Hermit Crabs righting over food on the beach at Caletas Reserve in Costa Rica.

  • Humpback Whales, Mom and Child
A pair of Humpback Whales, a mother and her child, swim by the bgoat off the coast of Costa Rica.

    Humpback Whales, Mom and Child A pair of Humpback Whales, a mother and her child, swim by the bgoat off the coast of Costa Rica.

  • Family of Howler Monkeys
A family of Mantle Howler monkeys high in the trees above the Pargo Trail in San Pedrillo section of Corcovado National Parkl in Costa Rica.

    Family of Howler Monkeys A family of Mantle Howler monkeys high in the trees above the Pargo Trail in San Pedrillo section of Corcovado National Parkl in Costa Rica.

  • Spider Monkey, Mom and Baby
High in the tree tops along the Pargo Trail, I spotted this Spider monkey mom carying her baby on her back.  (San Pedrillo section of Corcovado National Parkl in Costa Rica.)  Fun fact: the female Spider Monkey has a very noticible, elongated clitoris as seen in this picture.

    Spider Monkey, Mom and Baby High in the tree tops along the Pargo Trail, I spotted this Spider monkey mom carying her baby on her back. (San Pedrillo section of Corcovado National Parkl in Costa Rica.) Fun fact: the female Spider Monkey has a very noticible, elongated clitoris as seen in this picture.

  • Capuchin Monkey
A White-face Capuchin Monkey, high in the trees along the Pargo Trail in San Pedrillo section of Corcovado National Parkl in Costa Rica.

    Capuchin Monkey A White-face Capuchin Monkey, high in the trees along the Pargo Trail in San Pedrillo section of Corcovado National Parkl in Costa Rica.

  • Hermet Crab in Hand
Close up of a Hermit Crab. (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

    Hermet Crab in Hand Close up of a Hermit Crab. (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

  • Round Hermit Crab
This hermit crab was thinking about coming out of its shell in order to scurry off.  (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

    Round Hermit Crab This hermit crab was thinking about coming out of its shell in order to scurry off. (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

  • Hermit Crabs, Big and Little
A pair of hermit crabs, the larger one sporting a unique shell.  (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

    Hermit Crabs, Big and Little A pair of hermit crabs, the larger one sporting a unique shell. (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

  • Hermit Crab Hideaway
The beack of Granita de Oro was infested with Hermit Crabs.  When the crabs were not scurring aorund back and forth, they tended to congregate in the rocks or under logs.  (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

    Hermit Crab Hideaway The beack of Granita de Oro was infested with Hermit Crabs. When the crabs were not scurring aorund back and forth, they tended to congregate in the rocks or under logs. (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

  • Another Hermit Crab
This crab is just looking for a way to get away from the noisy photographer.  (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)
(Gallery: Travel Journals > Costa Rica 12 > Monkeys, Hermit Crabs and Other Animals)

    Another Hermit Crab This crab is just looking for a way to get away from the noisy photographer. (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.) (Gallery: Travel Journals > Costa Rica 12 > Monkeys, Hermit Crabs and Other Animals)

  • Sandy Hermit Crab
One last Hermit Crab from the Granitd de Oro beach.  (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

    Sandy Hermit Crab One last Hermit Crab from the Granitd de Oro beach. (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)

  • Tropical Spotted Dolphin
This Tropical Spotted Dolphin was spotted next to the National Geographic Sea Lion as we made our way through Panamanian waters.

    Tropical Spotted Dolphin This Tropical Spotted Dolphin was spotted next to the National Geographic Sea Lion as we made our way through Panamanian waters.

  • Central Americal Agouti
This is a Central Americal Agouti, seen in the rain forest on Barro Colorado Island, on Lake Gatun, in the Panama Canal.

    Central Americal Agouti This is a Central Americal Agouti, seen in the rain forest on Barro Colorado Island, on Lake Gatun, in the Panama Canal.

  • Spider Monkey
Spiderk monkey moving along a branch on Barro Colorado Island, in Lake Gatun, in the Panama Canal.

    Spider Monkey Spiderk monkey moving along a branch on Barro Colorado Island, in Lake Gatun, in the Panama Canal.

  • Family of Spider Monkeys
A family of spider monkeys high in the tree tops of Barro Colorado Island, Lake Gatun, Panama Canal.

    Family of Spider Monkeys A family of spider monkeys high in the tree tops of Barro Colorado Island, Lake Gatun, Panama Canal.

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    Sandy Hermit Crab
One last Hermit Crab from the Granitd de Oro beach.  (Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama.)
    Tropical Spotted Dolphin
This Tropical Spotted Dolphin was spotted next to the National Geographic Sea Lion as we made our way through Panamanian waters.
    Central Americal Agouti
This is a Central Americal Agouti, seen in the rain forest on Barro Colorado Island, on Lake Gatun, in the Panama Canal.