“Giant Crocodiles of the Tarcoles River” presents a brief view of the saltwater central american crocodile and its relationship to local tourism adventurers in a famous sighting area over the Tarcoles River in Costa Ricas central pacific coast. These are wild animals yet they know instinctively to get along (so to speak) with humans and their particularly odd behaviours, such as feeding them for others entertainment. There are recent incidences proving them relatively safe to trust in their natural ability to destroy the weak in any society including our own however as seen in this recent newspaper report from this very same bridge where the enormous crocodiles are fed. ticotimes. missing man eaten Despite these “accidents”, however, there are many reasons to be fascinated by these magnificent creations of the Universe. In the famous words of Dr. Carl Sagan himself so eloquently phrased, “it does no good whatsoever to ignore the reptilian component of human nature, particularly our ritualistic and hierarchical behavior. On the contrary, the model may help us understand what human beings are all about”. But, to keep things fair it is important to examine other views about fetuses resembling animals as the develop in the womb as some sources have a vested interest in the point of view they reveal.
male ctenosaur hunting for eggs in pochote tree
Costa Rica Territory is home to approximately 225 reptiles, over 70 species of lizards, geckos, Striped basilisk, Ctenosaura and Black and Green iguanas. There are also 120 species of Snakes, boas, colubrids and 20 venomous snakes, including coral snakes, vipers, rattlers, and bushmasters. They all know their place just as do the crocodiles but we have our place too, so be grateful, smart and safe in this amazing cradle of civilization called Costa Rica, you are welcome and being watched by more eyes than you may ever know.
Costa Rica Nature Conservatory 
Sadly the male ctenosaur has disappeared, I fear to a local workers poaching, although a hawk has been seen spying them regularly too.
Good News: He has reappeared all muddy, I suspect a fierce border battle with fellow micro dinosaurs, but he otherwise appears fine and is feeding aggressively on garden fruit scraps.