Costa Rica

Worm

Doesn’t have eyes.

Gnat

Males form large mating swarms at dusk

Tick

They inject hosts with a chemical that stops them from feeling the pain of the bite

Biscuit Beetle

The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast

Harris Hawk

Their vision is eight times better than a human's

Firefly

The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world

Sand Crab

The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail

Shrew

The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.

Garter Snake

Female garter snakes give birth to live young rather than laying eggs!

Rainbow Boa

The rainbow boa is named for its iridescent skin that refracts light and creates a rainbow-colored effect.

Sable Ferret

Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.