Vicariously, us humans engage the animal kingdom. Chatting up dogs, cats, birds, pets—you name it. This dialogue, back-n-forths— even arguments– all self-sided! Legends imbue creatures with human caricatures, emotions– and even hidden agendas. Empathetically we bond, relate, assign characteristics. Eyes, postures, behaviors, and tendencies are our keys. And so we watch. We surmise and we learn. Anecdotal history contributes to an accumulated knowledge.
Anthropologist cites this behavior as anthropomorphism. Such attributes I’ll label Critters. The quirkier the better. Rollover John Ruskin –we just can’t help ourselves!
Llamas are part of the camelids species & the only residents in the ancient city. Domesticated 4,000 years ago & important to the Incans.
Panamanian White-faced monkeys, Cebus capucinus,—recognized as the most intelligent & discriminating new-world monkeys.
Here's to looking at you; glasses not withstanding.
In its history the Sanctuary has rescued over 1,000 animals vowing to rehabilitate, sustain life- offering natural habitat.
Caretta caretta is an omnivorous oceanic turtle known for large size and powerful jaws.
This banded eagle severely injured its left wing during a spring wind storm on the Patomic River.
Big Cypress Preserve has 5 habitats of which the American Alligator (American Mississippienis) is a vital creator of habitat.
A White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica) is a member of the raccoon family and commonly found around the Arenal volcano.
In South America on the Isla Magdalena is Chile's most important Magellanic penguin colony.