Beza Mahafaly Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Beza Mahafaly Reserve is a nature reserve in Madagascar 35 kilometres northeast of Betioky Sud. The reserve also provides training and research opportunities. It consists of a fenced gallery forest, approximately 100 hectares, separated by 8 kilometres from a 520-hectare gallery of arid spiny forest. The reserve has a museum that is open to tourists. ()
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Nile crocodile
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is one of Africa’s most formidable predators, inhabiting freshwater environments across 26 countries on the continent. Classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN since 1996, these crocodiles thrive in sub-Saharan Africa...
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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...
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Verreaux's sifaka
Verreaux's sifaka, also known as the white sifaka, is a captivating medium-sized lemur indigenous to Madagascar. These remarkable creatures are characterized by their thick, silky white fur embellished with brown patches.
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Reddish-gray mouse lemur
The reddish-gray mouse lemur, also known as the gray-brown or rufous-gray mouse lemur, is a captivating small primate indigenous to Western Madagascar. It is predominantly found in the region surrounding the Beza Mahafaly Reserve, extending north to Lamboharana.
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