Wildlife Around You
At Sabalo Lodge, wildlife is not something you search for — it finds you. Day and night, animals move freely between the jungle and the lodge. Some stay hidden, others appear just a few steps from your cabin or tent. These videos are real moments captured by our cameras and guests. No staging, no guarantees — just the jungle as it truly is.
Northern Tamandua - Northern tamandua
Captured in Sabalo Lodge, this Northern tamandua is seen navigating the forest canopy with its strong claws and prehensile tail, quietly searching for insect prey among the trees.
The northern tamandua is a tree-dwelling anteater from the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica. It spends most of its time in the trees searching for ants and termites, which it captures using its long sticky tongue. It is mostly active in the evening and at night and uses its strong front claws for defense.
Where: Sabalo Lodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Tip: Look up into the trees around dusk or at night, when this animal is most active and easier to spot.
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