Probably our best stop in Costa Rica was Corcovado National Park located on the west coast. To get to Corcovado we first flew to the coast, four wheeled it down the coast to a dock, took a fishing boat along the coast, then mule carted it up into the mountain area to the camp. Our guide/spotter while there was Jacob Sojo Mora and we can highly recommend him.
Although we seen a lot of wildlife while we were there, the Baird’s Tapir was definitely a highlight.
The Baird's Tapir may be active at all hours, but is primarily nocturnal. It forages for leaves and fallen fruit, using well-worn tapir paths which zig-zag through the thick undergrowth of the forest. The animal usually stays close to water and enjoys swimming and wading – on especially hot days, individuals will rest in a watering hole for hours with only their heads above water.
It generally leads a solitary life, though feeding groups are not uncommon, and individuals, especially those of different ages (young with their mothers, juveniles with adults) are often observed together. The animals communicate with one another through shrill whistles and squeaks. Wikipedia
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