
Coatimundi: The Surprisingly Clever Climber of the Wild
At first glance, coatimundis look like raccoons with extra confidence. But once you learn how they live, move, and think, they become seriously hard not to love.
Explore the wildlife of Panama — from sloths and howler monkeys to tropical birds and marine life along both coasts. Learn about the country’s role as a biological bridge between North and South America and the ecosystems that make it one of the most biodiverse regions in the tropics.

At first glance, coatimundis look like raccoons with extra confidence. But once you learn how they live, move, and think, they become seriously hard not to love.

Don’t let their size fool you, many poisonous tree frogs carry enough toxin to stop predators instantly. Here are 20 of the most striking and deadly species found across the tropics.