Mammals, spiders and various insects - October, 2019

Birds were the primary focus, but we also saw many other interesting creatures.

Baby Mantled Howler Monkey
A baby Mantled Howler Monkey came quite close to us.


Baby Mantled Howler Monkey
The baby Howler's mother was not too happy about it.


Hoffman's (Two-toed) Sloth
After seeing Three-toed Sloth in February, it was nice to see the much different Two-toed Sloth on this trip.


Hoffman's (Two-toed) Sloth


Coati at Rancho's feeders
This Coati was not shy about helping itself at Rancho's feeders.


white Bats
A local guide showed us these tiny White Bats hiding under a banana leaf.


Tayra at Rancho's feeders
A weasel-like Tayra made a pass through Rancho's feeders. This shot was taken quickly with a cell phone.


Variagated Squirrel
Variagated Squirrel.


Red-tailed Squirrel
Red-tailed Squirrel.


Central American Agouti
Central American Agouti.


Central American Agouti
Central American Agouti.


Central American Agouti
Central American Agouti.


Moss Mimic Walkingstick
This well-camouflaged insect is called a "Moss Mimic Walkingstick".


Centipede
Centipede.


Beetle on the checklist
This large beetle landed on the checklist at Rancho.


Butterfly


Moth
This insect mimics a thorn on a branch for protection.


Spider in our room
How do you get a large spider out of your room without killing it? Capture it in Wendy's water glass, and take it ouside, of course!