Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park
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Zombitse-Vohibasia is a national park in the Atsimo-Andrefana region of south-west Madagascar. It is 147 kilometres north-east of the town of Toliara, the site of the nearest airport, and the Welcome Office is at Sakaraha 10 kilometres from the park entrance. The park covers a surface of 36,308 hectares on three sites; the forest of Zombitse and the sites of Isoky Vohimena and Vohibasia. The Bara people and Mahafaly people are the main ethnic groups in the area. ()
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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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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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Red-fronted lemur
The red-fronted lemur, also known as the red-fronted brown lemur or the southern red-fronted brown lemur, is a captivating species native to Madagascar. Initially considered a subspecies of the common brown lemur, it has since been reclassified as its own species...
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