History
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose
What are the 4 species of turtle that can be found in Tortuguero?
Green, Hawksbill, Leatherback, Loggerhead
What is a biological corridor?
a habitat or habitats that connects different wildlife populations/ecosystems and allows organisms to move freely between them
What is nicknamed “Jesus Christ lizard” for its ability to walk on water?
Basilisk
What team does Neeti root for in March Madness?
Duke
Where was Felipe born?
Montreal, Canada
What is the % chance of survival to adulthood for a green turtle hatchling?
0.1%
How many species of trees can be found in Monteverde? (+/- 5)
755
What are the three main species of monkeys that can be found in Costa Rica?
Howler, spider, capuchin
What is the name of the traditional Costa Rican rice and beans dish?
Gallo pinto
How did the Children’s Eternal Rainforest get its name?
The land was paid for by the profits from children selling cookies
What is the main food in the green turtle’s diet?
Seagrass
What is the name for plants that grow on top of another plant in a symbiotic, non-parasitic way?
Epiphytes
On average, how many hours do sloths sleep in a day?
18
Who is the #1 rafting guide?
Anita
What sport did Jimena star in growing up?
Basketball
On average, how many eggs will a green turtle lay when nesting?
110-120
Approximately how many leaf cutter ants lived in the big ant nest in La Selva?
5 million
Monteverde alone is home to what % of the world’s species?
2%
80% of Costa Rica’s energy production comes in the form of…
Hydroelectricity
What year did Costa Rica have its civil war?
1948
Name all 7 phases of the green turtle nesting process.
emerging, digging body pit, digging egg chamber, laying eggs, covering eggs, camouflaging nest, returning to ocean
How many species of snake live in La Selva? (+/- 3)
57
Name 7 pollinators.
bees, butterflies, mice, beetles, monkeys, flies, humming birds
Name a plant that does water pollination.
Seagrass