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km Feb 21st, 2002 08:51 AM

Suggestions for wildlife?
 
What islands are best to see lots of differnt wildlife and what wildlife is there to see? I went to the Caribbean for the first time last year(Barbados) and after dark tiny frogs came on the porch of our villa to the porchlites and make peeping sounds. There were also lots of hummingbirds and lizards.

Mary Feb 21st, 2002 11:29 AM

Two that come to mind are Costa Rica and Belize. I've never been to either so I can't comment on the types of wildlife, but I do know people who have been there and mentioned abundant wildlife.

Carib Fan Feb 21st, 2002 11:51 AM

Bonaire...flamingos, donkeys,parrots, various lizards.<BR>St.Croix...mongoose families

Troy Feb 22nd, 2002 09:54 AM

Does anyone know which islands have wild monkeys? Thanks in advance.

anon Feb 22nd, 2002 12:00 PM

Dominica is great for wildlife. It is lush and beautiful. Hike to the boiling lake to see lots of creatures.

Jay Feb 22nd, 2002 05:50 PM

Not the island but if going to Latin America appeals to you then go to Costa Rica. A few days ago there was a post about nature in CR. Do the text search under Coasta Rica and you will find information you are asking for or you can post your question there. I heard that T&T are great for birdwatching<BR>Also Belize and Guatemala in Central America have plentiful wildlife. In South America visit Peru and Chile

Ted Feb 22nd, 2002 08:17 PM

At Grand Etang in Grenada we saw wild monkeys and two armadillos that were yellowish/beige in color.

Kim Feb 24th, 2002 01:57 AM

Aruba has plenty of goats and iguanas roaming around.

tivertonhouse Feb 24th, 2002 05:00 AM

The South Coast of Jamaica:manatees, crocodiles, whistling ducks, doctorbirds/hummingbirds,frigates/john crow,dolphin,egret,parrot,great birder territory -- many endemic land/sea birds

Barbara Feb 24th, 2002 05:17 AM

wild monkeys...St. Kitts!

tt Feb 24th, 2002 07:17 AM

Tobago is beautiful and unspoiled. It has one of the oldest rainforests in the hemisphere. Lots of birds etc...


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