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Poison-dart frog
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The seven species of poison-dart frog in Costa Rica are beautiful to look at but have ex-
ceedingly toxic skin secretions that cause paralysis and death.
Endangered Species
As expected in a country with unique habitats and widespread logging, there are numerous
species whose populations are declining or in danger of extinction. Currently, the number-
one threat to most of Costa Rica's endangered species is habitat destruction, followed
closely by hunting and trapping.
Costa Rica's four species of sea turtle - olive ridley, leatherback, green and hawksbill -
deservedly get a lot of attention. All four species are classified as endangered or critically
endangered, meaning they face an imminent threat of extinction. While populations of
 
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