On the drive into Puerto Jimenez we saw a large black wildcat (1.5m long) crossing the road. As yet we have not been able to find out what this species of cat was. The tour guides and rangers say there are no black large cats in the area. We think it may have been a black Puma based on size and posture, however it seems that no black Pumas exist!?! Maybe one of Victoria's notorious Black Panthers hitched a ride in our luggage?
We set off hiking to Serena Ranger Station from Carate at 8am after the 2hr truck ride from Puerto Jimenez.
The trail into the park follows the beach to reduce disturbance to the forests. 20kms of hard beach trekking ... not great for the knees or hips, but sooo many animals!
Kate leading the crew at a cracking pace.
Ever wanted to get in a fight with a puma ... this is how to go about it... one of the best safety information boards ever!
We saw 4 species of Monkeys within the first hour of walking..
One of the many river crossings along the way ..
We came across this sleepy Collared Anteater clinging to a tree. Pretty cool
The crew on the beach.
Arrival at Serena Ranger Station ... A jungle paradise
On our morning walk (at 4.30am) we stumbled across a large group of Collared Peccary's. Unfortunately no Tapir or Jaguar. Maybe next time. And there will be a next time! Corcovado is the coolest place we visited in Costa Rica by a long shot! Would be great to hike in and spend a week.
This nocturnal tree-frog had attached itself to Kate's leg somewhere along the way.
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