An Unexpected Visitor in the Volcano

Posted by KIKE CALVO of Photographer; Expert at National Geographic Expeditions on March 7, 2013
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Coatimundi © KIKE CALVO

A curious unexpected visitor during our trek to the Irazu Volcano in Costa Rica. The coatimundi, a member of the raccoon family, is also known as Brazilian aardvark, Mexican tejón, moncún, hog-nosed coon, pizote, or gatosolo. Lindblad-National Geographic Expedition. Photo © KIKE CALVO

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  1. Sebastian Ariston
    March 21, 10:35 am

    Nicely captured! I’m wondered to see such unexpected visitor in the volcano. Thanks for introducing properly that wild animal. I’ve never seen such animal before so glad to learn from here.
    famous volcanoes

  2. Beth Miller
    Carrollton GA United States
    March 8, 8:25 am

    I do not understand. Do you want comments or not?

  3. Beth Miller
    Georgia USA
    March 8, 8:20 am

    Just can’t escape the paparazzi these days!

  4. Rolo
    FM
    March 8, 8:16 am

    I love that Country! Beautiful scenarios…

  5. Beth Miller
    United States
    March 8, 8:14 am

    Can’t even go to the store for milk without paparazzi taking my picture!

  6. Lisa Rice
    United States
    March 8, 8:14 am

    This almost looks staged. Thanks for the laugh!

    • KIKE CALVO
      March 8, 6:41 pm

      Dear Lisa,

      This happened before yesterday while we visited the Irazu Volcano on the way back. Glad you liked it.