Article by Pablo D. Gelman Madagascar, a tear-drop shaped nation off the eastern coast of Africa boasts of its rich wildlife and natural resources. From baobab trees to lemurs, this place is home to virtually 5 percent of all animal and vegetation. Owing to its being separated from mainland Africa, the island-nation’s diverse wildlife has [...]
Read More landmarks, madagascarLined leaf-tail gecko / gestreepte bladstaartgekko (Uroplatus lineatus) – Exotic Reserve Peyrieras, Madagascar 26 July 2008 Lined leaf-tail gecko / gestreepte bladstaartgekko (Uroplatus lineatus) – Exotic Reserve Peyrieras, Madagascar Captive specimen. For those who like the biological details: Click a link and you’ll go to the Flickr photo page for that rank in the biological [...]
Read More fears, Locust, madagascar, plagueArticle by Kieran Murphy Madagascar is an island with a feast of experiences ranging from desert and sandstone to sprawling lemur-filled primary rainforests to some of the most beautiful islands I have ever encountered. The people are delightfully friendly, if not a little amused by the constant dribble of anorak-clad tourists flowing through the towns [...]
Read More location, madagascarA few Madagascar images I found on the internet: Madagascar Green Lynx Spider Madagascar Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia madagascariensis) at Tsimbazaza Zoo, Antananarivo. From Wikipedia – Peucetia is a genus of lynx spiders that is found worldwide. While P. viridana is found only in India and Myanmar, the similar named P. viridans (the Green lynx [...]
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