Costa Rica’s National Animals and Symbols, and What They Mean
Costa Rica has five designated animal symbols — and the manatee did not replace the deer. Every official national symbol, its date, and why it was chosen.
Discover Costa Rica’s wildlife and national symbols, with related reading about the country and its natural surroundings.
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Costa Rica has five designated animal symbols — and the manatee did not replace the deer. Every official national symbol, its date, and why it was chosen.