| The cloud forest of Costa Rica is located in Monte | | | | thriving here. |
| Verde, and is considered to be one of the Seven | | | | The cloud forest of Costa Rica is home to more |
| Wonders of the World. In fact, scientists and | | | | than 755 species of trees. According to biologists, |
| researchers from all over the world come to the | | | | there are some 358 species of ferns, some of |
| forest to study this unique and beautiful | | | | which grow to amazing sizes that they can get |
| ecosystem. | | | | mistaken for trees! There are around 40 to 50 |
| The cloud forest is a rainforest, but with a | | | | different species of fruits trees making it an ideal |
| difference. It is situated at a high altitude in the | | | | environment for fruit-eating birds and animals to |
| midst of mountains and due to the elevation, the | | | | flourish. |
| forest is always covered with clouds. Hence, the | | | | The forest is home to 425 species of birds, 68 |
| name. Because of the clouds, water droplets get | | | | species of bats, 6 species of cats, foxes, sloths, |
| deposited on the leaves of the trees, creating an | | | | armadillos, numerous amphibians and reptiles. |
| ideal environment for the numerous plants and | | | | Some of the animals, especially the birds do not |
| animals to thrive. In the higher reaches of the | | | | live permanently in the forest. They come to |
| mountains, the cloud cover ensures that there is | | | | forage and then fly away. However, many of the |
| a constant drip of water and moisture on the | | | | birds found in the forest are rare species. |
| trees and other plants. | | | | Today, Monte Verde is the destination that all |
| The sight is just too amazing to miss out, | | | | nature lovers head to because of the cloud |
| especially when you see the clouds drifting | | | | forest. Truly, it is an amazing place -- maybe |
| through the trees. Due to the elevation, it can be | | | | heaven on earth! |
| a little chilly, but this has not stopped nature from | | | | |