THE GREATER BAMBOO, ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST CRITICALLY ENDANGERED PRIMATES
The Greater Bamboo Lemur (Prolemur simus) which has been discovered in 1986 in Ranomafana rainforest, where there are considerable quantities of the giant bamboo (Cephalostachyum viguieri).
The Greater Bamboo Lemur live in sympatric with the other species of Bamboo Lemurs such as the Golden Bamboo Lemur, Ranomafana Bamboo Lemur, and Grey Bamboo Lemur. This species feeds almost exclusively on Cephalostachium viguieri bark which contains cyanide and kills most mammals and fungus, while Golden Bamboo lemur prefer the shoots and leaves of this giant bamboo to avoid competition.
It is among the species that are under the greatest threat. The habitat destruction by slash and burn agriculture (Tavy) and the cutting of bamboo are the major threats to Greater Bamboo Lemur.
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RED BREASTED COUA CHICKS ODD MARKING PATTERN
Red-Breasted Coua is among the 9 species of the endemic subfamily Couinae which is found only in MADAGASCAR.
All Coua chicks have a specific pattern on the inside of their bill. This pattern seems like a defense against their predators.
Red Breasted Coua is a large terrestrial bird, and it is very secretive. It can be seen in an undisturbed rain forest such as Perinet-Mantadia National parks, Ranomafana National Park, Masoala National Park ...
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PHEROMONES TO HORMONES
PHEROMONES TO HORMONES
DRONGO FIGHT
As is case of many other species, similarly, the mating season is a very important time in the life cycle of the Madagascar Drongo. Driven by an urge to procreate, as well as the need to locate a suitable partner for this task, occasionally, the Drongo males will engage in a battle with one another in a mortal conflict for the rights to a female. It is rare, however, to witness one of these conflicts taking place on the ground level.
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TAIL-LESS TENREC ROAMS ANKARAFANTSIKA PARK
TAIL-LESS TENREC ROAMS ANKARAFANTSIKA NATIONAL PARK SINCE THE FIRST RAINS
The Tenrec family is found exclusively in Madagascar, this primitive mammal family is widespread in the island, and features about 26 species. Those small mammals can give birth up to 32 young. The Tail-less Tenrec is the largest species weighing about 2kg.It is threaten by the local people for its meat. But in some areas of the central highlands this species is protected by the local taboo that prohibits its consumption, an inheritance based on strict Koranic laws established by the former Arab settlers.
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