Kirindy Mitea National Park
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The Kirindy Mitea National Park is a national park on the coast of the Mozambique Channel, in south-west Madagascar. The 72,200 hectares park contains many endemic animals and plants and claims to have the greatest density of primates in the world. ()
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Malagasy giant rat
The Malagasy giant rat, also known as the votsotsa or votsovotsa, is an exceptional rodent native exclusively to the Menabe region of Madagascar. Regrettably, this species is endangered due to habitat loss, a low reproduction rate, and a very restricted range.
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Narrow-striped mongoose
The narrow-striped mongoose, known as "bokiboky" in Malagasy, is a fascinating creature native to Madagascar. This distinctive mongoose belongs to the family Eupleridae and thrives in the dry deciduous forests of western and southwestern Madagascar, particularly...
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Gray mouse lemur
The gray mouse lemur, occasionally referred to as the grey mouse lemur or lesser mouse lemur, is a diminutive primate endemic to the island of Madagascar. Weighing between 58 to 67 grams, it is actually the largest among the mouse lemurs, which are some of the smallest...
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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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Lesser (Fat-tailed) Dwarf Lemur
The fat-tailed dwarf lemur, also known as the lesser dwarf lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur, or spiny forest dwarf lemur, is a unique primate indigenous to Madagascar. What sets this lemur apart is its remarkable ability to hibernate—the first tropical mammal...
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