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Lemurs of Madagascar
Wildlife hotspot —
There are 107 known species and subspecies of lemur in Madagascar, including the Coquerel's sifaka (pictured). Tracking them is a thrilling adventure through a landscape of vast contrasts and changing climates.
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Verreaux's sifaka lemurs —
Lemurs inhabit lush tropical rainforests, spiny dry forests, semi-arid desert canyons and cool central highlands. However, their habitat is under threat due to deforestation.
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Bamboo lemur —
Lemurs are thought to be the most threatened mammal group in the world, with most species facing extinction.
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Hubbard's sportive lemur —
Some species are teetering right on the brink. The northern sportive lemur is believed to be down to just 60 animals.
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Black-and-white ruffed lemur —
After 93 lemur species were put on critical, endangered or vulnerable watch lists in 2013, conservation experts drew up a three-year emergency plan requiring $7.6 million.
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A hubbard's sportive lemur —
The political landscape in Madagascar has changed following the 2014 elections, and there is increased optimism regarding international investment.
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Indri lemur —
Indri are the largest living species of lemur. The creature's Malagasy name is "babakoto," meaning "ancestor" or "father."
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Ring-tailed lemur —
The ring-tailed lemur is the most recognizable species, due to its distinctive black and white ringed tail.
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Panther chameleon —
Madagascar is home to 8,000 species that are not found in the wild anywhere else on the planet.
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Parson's chameleon —
Madagascar broke off from mainland Africa around 150 million years ago and the island was cast adrift in the Indian Ocean. Isolation proved fertile breeding ground for evolution.
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Chameleon —
Almost half of the world's chameleon species live on Madagascar. Like the lemur, their habitat is threatened by deforestation.
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Camouflage —
Chameleons are famed for their ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings. This helps them to evade predators.
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Mossy gecko —
The mossy leaf-tailed gecko is endemic to Madagascar. It can also change its skin color to match its environment.
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Anja Reserve —
Anja Reserve was dedicated protected land in 2001 and is now the most visited private reserve in the country.
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Andasibe-Mantadia National Park —
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is home to 11 lemur species, but is most celebrated for its population of indri lemurs.