Anja Community Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Anja Community Reserve is a woodland area and freshwater lake, situated at the base a large cliff. Much of the reserve is dominated by fallen rocks and boulders and there are two small caves providing habitat for bats and owls. This reserve has much sheltered habitat in the pocket of forest that has established between the vast boulders. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
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
Ring-tailed lemur
The ring-tailed lemur, a sizable primate indigenous to Madagascar, is easily identifiable by its characteristic black-and-white striped tail. Unlike many of its lemur kin, the ring-tailed lemur is diurnal—active during the day—and predominantly terrestrial...
Mammals
Chalarodon
The Chalarodon lizards, also known as Dangalia lizards, are fascinating creatures native to Madagascar. They belong to a genus of terrestrial iguanian lizards and were once thought to include only one species. However, in 2015, a second species, Chalarodon steinkampi...
Reptiles
Barbour's day gecko
Barbour's day gecko, scientifically known as Phelsuma barbouri, is a captivating member of the Gekkonidae family, endemic to the heart of Madagascar. Active during the day, this gecko can often be found on rocks, feeding on insects and sipping nectar.
Reptiles
Oplurus grandidieri
Grandidier's Madagascar swift, scientifically named Oplurus grandidieri, is a captivating lizard species from the Opluridae family. This distinctive reptile is indigenous to Madagascar, where it primarily inhabits the southern central highlands of the island.
Reptiles
Fianarantsoa