Amazing Wildlife in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an island teeming with life. From the sparkling ocean waters to the dazzling forests, Puerto Rico boasts an amazing diversity and abundance of wildlife. Be sure to explore the many natural areas of this country and discover its fascinating creatures.

If you have a special interest in snakes, you might find the Puerto Rican Boa to be particularly interesting. Or, if you prefer frogs, the Coqui Frog – the unofficial national symbol of the country – is delightfully interesting to observe. But there is so much more to discover. Birds, fish and mammals abound and only by making a genuine effort to study the animals living in this part of the Caribbean, will you truly start to appreciate the extensive diversity of Puerto Rican wildlife.

Most of the wildlife in Puerto Rico is easily spotted in the national parks in and around the island that are maintained by the Department of Environmental & Natural Resources. Of course there are plenty of unspoiled natural habitats in other parts of the island, but these may fall on private land and so access to them is limited. The wonderful variations in topography on the island allow for interesting plant and animal diversity and there are also several smaller islands off the coast that have been carefully preserved for the sake of sustaining wildlife in Puerto Rico. If you love animals you simply have to make sure that you spend time exploring these great wilderness areas. So make sure that at least one of Puerto Rico's nature reserves in included in your travel itinerary!

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anwser
2010-07-21 00:20:47

does Puerto Rico have iguanas? how big?

yes and the VERY BIGGEST they get is around 3 feet long

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kristina
2010-05-15 20:55:13

I LOVE puerto rico its the best I go there every summer.

My boyfriend and I are going for the first time. What city would you recommend us to stay in, near the beach and safe!! Any other advice would be appreciated!! Thanks

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arianna
2010-05-10 16:37:26

I LOVE puerto rico its the best I go there every summer.

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Ashley
2010-04-17 00:21:00

I had the pleasure of vacationing in Puerto Rico for one month from June to July of 2009. If anyone would like to email me and ask questions please feel free. I went to the beach and stayed in Humacao and San Sebastian. Also I went to Las Piedras.

Nikki, your e-mail is not listed on this website but I hope you receive this message. My husband and I are planning a vacation prior to his deployment to Afghanistan this June-July of 2010. We really would love to visit Puerto Rico but are not sure what hotel to stay at and what activities are offered. We are both very active and would like to make the most of our vacation! Please e-mail me back if you can help. Thanks! Ashley

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chelsea Dasher
2010-04-16 17:26:02

Puerto Rico Is Awesome!!!!

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Jay Graham
2010-03-28 02:04:10

does Puerto Rico have iguanas? how big?

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Jonathan Algarin
2010-02-11 00:42:55

Puerto Rico is the best place to go and get away from drama and life in the us i will be there soon just to visit put i cant wait..

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Nikki
2009-11-19 17:36:27

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