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Pioneering primatologist in Madagascar shares decades of conservation wisdom

By Mike DiGirolamo Patricia Wright, a pioneering primatologist who established the Centre ValBio research station in ...

Scientists are racing to save Madagascar’s iconic chameleons as flames close in

This forest, which contains more than 400 species of trees, only exists because the area has been protected for decades. It’s ...
Mongabay

Efforts to Control Stray Dogs and Cats Imperiling Madagascar’s Wildlife

Stray dogs and cats pose a significant threat to native wildlife in Madagascar, with studies indicating a decline in native carnivores and lemurs near villages where these stray animals are prevalent.
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Lemurs Are Having a Mysterious ‘Baby Boom’ in Madagascar. Here’s Why That Might Not Be a Good Thing

Researchers are investigating a sudden spike in pregnancies in one black-and-white ruffed lemur population that might signal ...
The Conversation

Madagascar’s lemurs live with the threat of cyclones – has this shaped their behaviour?

Alison Behie receives funding from The Australian Research Council. Madagascar is an island that’s no stranger to natural disasters, in particular cyclones. This is because it’s located in the ...
Nature

Wildlife Madagascar

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...
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Training modules for Customs Officers in Madagascar to combat illegal wildlife trade

The training module targets all personnel within the Madagascar Customs Department, regardless of their role, and aims to build a shared foundation of knowledge and skills for implementing the ...