Bug Battle in a Bathroom When I walked into the bathroom of the Tamana Hotel in Ihosy, Madagascar, I stumbled upon the showdown of the century. In the corner of the small room, there was a cockroach entangled with a black widow in its web, and I wondered what exactly was occurring in this peculiar…
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Exploring Coral Reefs
Snorkeling in a Coral Reef I recently returned to CentreVal Bio after a cross-country trip where I visited many ecosystems and communities in Madagascar. While staying at a beautiful beachside hotel in Ifaty, I had the opportunity to snorkel in the Mozambique Channel (located between mainland Africa and Madagascar) three times. Swimming among schools of…
Camping in the Rainforest
Camping in a Malagasy Rainforest A week ago, I completed the most intense hike of my life. It rained without rest as I walked across 14 miles of mountainous, once forested land. This is the only way to reach our campsite in Mangevo, the southern region of Ranomafana National Park. I arrived in seven hours,…
The Colorful Sifaka
All About Diademed Sifaka Lemurs Common name: diademed sifaka. Family: Indriidae, Genus: Propithecus, Species: diadema There are nine species of sifaka lemurs, but the diademed sifaka is the largest and most colorful of its genus. These energetic lemurs weigh anywhere from 6.5 to 7.5 kg (14.3 to 16.5 pounds), and mark their territory by rubbing…
The Loudest Lemur
All About Indri Indri Lemurs Family: Indriidae, Genus: Indri, Species: indri. Indri indris are the largest living lemurs. They range from 5.8 to 8.8 kg (about 12 to 20 lbs) and live in socially monogamous groups of two to five. They are folivorous creatures, meaning their main source of food is leaves, but they also…
Tonga sua! (Welcome!)
About Madagascar 85% of all life on Madagascar is endemic to the country, meaning it is found nowhere else on the planet. Much of that life is threatened by the influence of humans; an influence that is beginning to shift in favor of the natural world. By increasing education and preservation efforts, conservationists are taking…
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