What Is Costa Rica’s National Animal? The White-Tailed Deer and Other Symbols
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.
National Animals
Discover Costa Rica’s wildlife and national symbols, with related reading about the country and its natural surroundings.
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