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…
Category: Exploring Ecosystems
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,…
Lemur Land Adventures 