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Monkeys Are Made of Chocolate: Exotic and Unseen Costa Rica

Discover the mysterious and fascinating ways in which animals, plants and people interact with one another in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Author and naturalist Jack Ewing shares a wealth of observations and experiences,gathered from more than three decades of living in southwestern Costa Rica, home to some of the most prolific and diverse ecosystems on Earth.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 210 pages

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