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The country's biodiversity attracts nature lovers from all
over the world. The primary attraction for many visitors
is the 850 recorded bird species, which include the
resplendent quetzal, indigo-capped hummingbirds, macaws
and toucans. Costa Rica's tropical forests have over 1400
tree species and provide a variety of habitats for the
country's fauna including four types of monkey, sloths,
armadillos, jaguars and tapirs. There are also a number of
dazzling butterflies. National parks cover almost 12% of
the country, and forest reserves and Indian reservations
boost the protected land area to 27%. |
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