What makes islands so rich for plant biodiversity? Some, like New Guinea, Cuba, Borneo and Madagascar, have many endemic species because they are large, tropical and have a lot of different habitats.

In a joint project between RIT and the Seneca Park Zoo, several remote sensing modalities were exploited to assess the biodiversity of the Madagascar rainforest. With the ultimate goal of creating an ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Madagascar's hidden forests! 🌳 Experience the incredible biodiversity that thrives in this unique ecosystem. Join the adventure and uncover the secrets of ...

In the 1980's, the Madagascar government recognized that environmental degradation posed an enormous threat both to its human population and to its biodiversity, recognized by the government as ...

To celebrate the "Year of Biodiversity" in Madagascar, WWF MWIOPO has launched a nation-wide writing competition today in its headquarter in Antananarivo. Participants from 22 region are invited to ...

Madagascar is the world’s fifth-largest island, situated in the Indian Ocean off the coast of southern Africa. The country is endowed with considerable natural resources and unparalleled biodiversity.

In the garden of a hotel in northern Madagascar, a “large” creature with “slit-like” ear openings perched on a tree. Its ...

Madagascar is home to stunning forest ecosystems – many of which are threatened by human activities. UNESCO’s vocational ...

Lemurs, which are sacred to the local population, are not the only natural wonders of Madagascar. The island is rich in natural biodiversity and is also famous for its baobab trees. Six of the ...

Due to long isolation from major landmasses, and the influence of geography and climate, the biodiversity of Madagascar is extremely rich and diverse across relatively small areas. The ...

A bamboo lemur is seen at the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar, March 29, 2025. Madagascar, an Indian Ocean ...

A bamboo lemur is seen at the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar, March 29, 2025. Madagascar, an Indian Ocean ...