Curú Wildlife Refuge
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The Curú Wildlife Refuge is a
The refuge protects the habitat of many types of birds, as well as animals such as white-tailed deer, mantled howler monkeys, Panamanian white-faced capuchin monkeys, coyotes, armadillos and boa constrictors.
History
In 1933, the land was settled by Federico Schutt de la Croix. Schutt's goal was to develop and manage the land in order for it to become a fully self-sustained farm.
In 1974, a portion of the Schutt family's land was overrun with squatters, prompting the family to seek protection for the land from the Costa Rican government. In 1981, most of the family's land was given the status of "Protected Forest" by the government.[5] In 1983, the Curú Wildlife Refuge was officially established, making it the first private national wildlife refuge in Costa Rica. Since its recognition as a wildlife refuge, the Schutt family has focused on converting the area into an eco-tourism location, as well as a research center for both students and scientists.[4]
References
- ^ "Curu (Estatal) National Wildlife Refuge". protectedplanet.net.
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- ^ "Tours in the Reserve". www.turismocuru.com. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ a b "» About Us". Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ "Curu Wildlife Reserve Costa Rica. Description and Tourist Information". COSTA RICA Nicoya Peninsula. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
External links
- Curú Wildlife Refuge at Costa Rica National Parks
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