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Merritt College
Natural History of Costa Rica BIOL 48OC / ENVST
48OM
An introduction to the natural history of Costa
Rica ecology, geology, plants and animals, with
special emphasis on ecosystems of the Atlantic
Coast. Meet the indigenous BriBri people, search
for sea turtles at Tortuguero, explore jungles,
rivers and the active Arenal volcano.
DATES 7/18/09 7/31/09 LOCATION Rendezvous
San Jose, Costa Rica INSTRUCTORS Hank Fabian
Joe Zermeño

• Open to all students interested in learning about
  the natural history of Costa Rica
• For more info contact
• Hank Fabian,
• 510-436-2616, hfabian_at_peralta.edu

White Tent Bats (Ectophylla alba)
White throated Capuchin Monkey (Cebus capucinus)
Michael with Blue Morpho (Morpho granadensis)
Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos surfuratus)
Note A course fee applies in addition to the
course registration fee. Contact instructor for
fee information