Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Facts and practical information
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a 155 square kilometre protected area, located about 150 km east of Antananarivo, consisting principally of primary growth forest in Alaotra-Mangoro Region in eastern Madagascar. The park's elevation ranges from 800 to 1260 meters, with a humid climate. Average annual precipitation is 1700 mm, with rainfall on 210 days of each year. This rainforest is habitat to a vast species biodiversity, including many endemic rare species and endangered species, including 11 lemur species. The park's two component parts are Mantadia National Park and Analamazoatra Reserve, which is best known for its population of Madagascar's largest lemur, the indri. ()
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Wildlife
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Fossa
The fossa is a fascinating carnivorous mammal found exclusively in Madagascar. Belonging to the Eupleridae family, its classification puzzled scientists for some time due to its cat-like appearance. However, genetic studies have since confirmed that it is more closely...
Mammals
Barn owl
The barn owl, often referred to as the common barn owl, is a captivating bird found across almost every continent, excluding polar and desert regions, certain parts of Asia, Indonesia, and some Pacific islands. There are several subspecies of barn owls, each varying in...
Birds
Cattle egret
The cattle egret is a captivating bird within the heron family, found worldwide, especially in tropical, subtropical, and warmer temperate regions. It is the sole species in the Bubulcus genus, though some ornithologists argue that its subspecies might actually be...
Birds
Malagasy pond heron
The Malagasy pond heron, a member of the Ardeidae family, is a striking bird primarily found in the Seychelles, Madagascar, and along the eastern coast of Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Also known as the Madagascar pond heron or Madagascar squacco...
Birds
Common moorhen
The common moorhen, often referred to as the waterhen or swamp chicken, is an intriguing bird belonging to the rail family, widely distributed across various parts of the Old World. These birds thrive in well-vegetated marshes, ponds, and wetlands, but they are absent...
Birds
Toamasina