Costa Rica wildlife guide

“The Wildlife of Costa Rica, A Field Guide” (2010 Comstock Publishing Associates [Cornell University Press]. ISBN 0801449057 — 360 pp., $29.95) covers 450 of the region’s most common and interesting species.

With 600-plus illustrations, the 8½"x5½"x½" book provides details on animals’ habitat, range and behavior as well as tips on identification.

From Amazon.com for $19.77 + $3.99 shipping or from Cornell University Press for $29.95 + $6 shipping (607/277-2211).