<DIV><I>Nature's Paradise: Costa Rica</i> shows captivating examples of wildlife and scenes a traveler might have seen or hope to see. It can be a souvenir, a resource for travel, a wildlife reference, or simply a beautiful coffee-table conversation piece. It captures the country’s great biodiversity through stunning photographs from many different areas. It includes many birds because they are of such great interest and so often sought after, but it also shows butterflies, reptiles, mammals, and scenes of great beauty. It is not a guide book nor is it heavy on biology; its emphasis is on beautiful photography with locations and interesting information provided about each subject.</div>