Set between tropical Caribbean and Pacific coasts, Costa Rica is one of the most breath-taking countries in the world. Even though it covers just 0.03% of the world’s landmass, it is home to an incredible 500,000 species including jaguars, pumas, monkeys and numerous species of birds. This is the highest density of species of any country in the world.

The survival of the majestic jaguar is being threatened due to hunting and habitat loss as a result of deforestation and human encroachment. Once prowling over the vast jungles of Costa Rica, the jaguar is now extremely rare except for in protected reserves. Their conspicuous tracks, market value and reputation for killing livestock has sadly made them a target for poachers and their large territories make them highly vulnerable t