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# WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR

WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR IS COMMITTED TO CONSERVING MADAGASCAR'S WILDLIFE.

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## Posts

- [Mission-driven team: Building the foundation for dry forest conservation in southern Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/07/09/mission-driven-team-building-the-foundation-for-dry-forest-conservation-in-southern-madagascar/) - Mission-driven team: Building the foundation for dry forest conservation in southern Madagascar By Delaïd C. Rasamisoa For six weeks, I recently traveled across the Mandrare landscape in southern Madagascar with a clear mission: to establish and support Wildlife Madagascar’s newest conservation team that would strengthen the efforts of our local partners, Madagascar Classic Collection (MCC)
- [A Library Opens a World of Possibilities in the Angavo-Mandrare Landscape](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/07/03/a-library-opens-a-world-of-possibilities-in-the-angavo-mandrare-landscape/) - For the children of Anjando, a community within Wildlife Madagascar's fourth field site in the Angavo-Mandrare Landscape, books have always been out of reach. None of these children have ever owned a book, and neither have their parents. Until now, very few books existed at their school: the cost simply puts them beyond what families
- [Returning to the Forest: Indri Research Continues at La Mananara](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/07/10/returning-to-the-forest-indri-research-continues-at-la-mananara/) - Wildlife Madagascar is excited to welcome back Nagarathna Balakrishna, a PhD candidate at The Ohio State University, to La Mananara for another field season of research. Nagarathna's work focuses on how ecotourism influences the behavior, stress, and health of the Critically Endangered indri. Over the coming months, she will work alongside Wildlife Madagascar researchers Ravaka
- [Checking on the Lemurs: Post-Cyclone Surveys Underway at Tsingy de Namoroka](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/06/26/checking-on-the-lemurs-post-cyclone-surveys-underway-at-tsingy-de-namoroka/) - Following the powerful cyclone that struck northwestern Madagascar in January, Wildlife Madagascar field researcher Isanaio "Isa" Anahary is leading the second phase of lemur surveys throughout Tsingy de Namoroka National Park and adjacent forest fragments. These surveys are helping the team assess the extent of habitat damage and better understand the cyclone's ecological impacts on
- [New Research on Lemur Distribution Following Cyclone Disturbance in Masoala National Park](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/06/29/new-research-on-lemur-distribution-following-cyclone-disturbance-in-masoala-national-park/) - New Research on Lemur Distribution Following Cyclone Disturbance in Masoala National Park Wildlife Madagascar is proud to share the publication of a new scientific study authored by members of our community, including current staff Dr Tim Eppley, Wildlife Madagascar’s Chief Conservation Officer, and Delaïd Claudin Rasamisoa, ASSR Conservation Program Manager, alongside former Wildlife Madagascar board
- [Welcoming Dr. Jade Tonos and Her Research Team to La Mananara](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/06/21/welcoming-dr-jade-tonos-and-her-research-team-to-la-mananara/) - Wildlife Madagascar is excited to welcome Dr. Jade Tonos, Assistant Professor of Biology at San Francisco State University (SFSU), and her lab team to La Mananara this month. The team is composed of a Malagasy avian biologist, a Master's student from the University of Antananarivo, and two Master's students from SFSU. Over the next couple
- [A Better Way to Burn](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/06/05/a-better-way-to-burn/) - Wildlife Madagascar's team recently received hands-on training in the production of ecological charcoal briquettes, an initiative that will expand across all four of the organization's program sites. By providing a sustainable alternative energy source for local communities, this initiative aims to reduce pressure on Madagascar's forests and other natural resources. Sincere gratitude goes to Riker
- [Lessons for a Lifetime](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/06/08/lessons-for-a-lifetime/) - Education is one of the most powerful conservation tools available, and this World Environment Day, that lesson came to life in the classroom. Students at EPP Befingotra, a school adjacent to Wildlife Madagascar's ASSR field site, took part in a day of activities focused on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). The day's activities were hands-on
- [After Cyclone Fytia: Wildlife Madagascar Team Safe, Recovery Underway](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/05/29/after-cyclone-fytia-wildlife-madagascar-team-safe-recovery-underway/) - Over the weekend of January 31 to February 1, Cyclone Fytia struck northern and central Madagascar with heavy rain and powerful winds, causing widespread flooding and destruction. National authorities report multiple deaths and tens of thousands of people affected. Wildlife Madagascar is relieved to confirm that all team members are safe, though the cyclone caused
- [Wildlife Madagascar and Alterra Formalise Conservation Partnership at La Mananara](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/04/10/wildlife-madagascar-and-alterra-formalise-conservation-partnership-at-la-mananara/) - We are excited to formalise our partnership with Alterra through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding that strengthens our shared commitment to conservation in Madagascar. Together, we will advance research, restoration, environmental education, and community-based efforts in the La Mananara landscape. Combining Expertise for Greater Conservation Impact This work brings together Alterra's technical support and
- [La Mananara Goes Solar: A Major Step Toward Sustainable Field Operations](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/01/12/la-mananara-goes-solar-a-major-step-toward-sustainable-field-operations/) - After nine months of planning, shipping, building, and installation, Wildlife Madagascar's La Mananara field station is officially solar powered. The project involved sourcing and shipping a complete solar system from South Africa, constructing a dedicated building for the equipment and batteries, and bringing in expert installers to complete the work. The result: 24/7 electricity, full-time
- [New Tree Nursery Project to Reconnect Lemur Habitat at Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/01/31/new-tree-nursery-project-to-reconnect-lemur-habitat-at-anjanaharibe-sud-special-reserve/) - Wildlife Madagascar is branching out with an exciting new phase in its conservation work at Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR), thanks to generous support from the IUCN SOS Lemurs Fund. ASSR is home to 13 lemur species including the critically endangered indri and silky sifaka. As part of this two-year project, Wildlife Madagascar will establish a
- [Empowering Educators and Building Readers: Wildlife Madagascar and Teach for Madagascar Bring Conservation into the Classroom](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/03/02/empowering-educators-and-building-readers-wildlife-madagascar-and-teach-for-madagascar-bring-conservation-into-the-classroom/) - Investing in education means investing in Madagascar's future. Educator Training: Rolling Out the Diary Nofy Literacy Program Our three extraordinary Education Specialists — Rota Andriantsoa (La Mananara), Vanessa Olinda (Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve), and Falina Razafimamonjy (Namoroka) — recently joined 13 fellow educators for an intensive two-day training workshop sponsored by our partner, Teach for Madagascar.
- [Sakondry Squad, Year Two: Expanding Madagascar's Sustainable Protein Program](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/02/13/sakondry-squad-year-two-expanding-madagascars-sustainable-protein-program/) - Wildlife Madagascar is proud to kick off the second year of its sakondry program in the villages surrounding Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR). Sakondry (Zanna tenebrosa) are protein-rich, edible insects native to Madagascar, affectionately nicknamed the "bacon bug." They feed on the stems of a native bean plant called tsidimy (Phaseolus lunatus), and when fried, they
- [Wildlife Madagascar Launches Green Scholarship Program for 60 Students Near Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/02/27/wildlife-madagascar-launches-green-scholarship-program-for-60-students-near-anjanaharibe-sud-special-reserve/) - Thanks to support from the IUCN SOS Lemur Fund, we have launched the Green Scholarship Program, providing scholarships to 60 top-performing primary school students from 6 schools in the area around Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR). With illiteracy rates approaching 80% in many communities, investing in education is essential for both community well-being and long-term conservation.
- [Guardians of the Forest: Wildlife Madagascar Launches First Dedicated Patrol Program at La Mananara](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/03/06/guardians-of-the-forest-wildlife-madagascar-launches-first-dedicated-patrol-program-at-la-mananara/) - Wildlife Madagascar is excited to launch a new initiative to protect La Mananara: our first dedicated forest patrol program to monitor remote areas, deter illegal activities, and install signage marking the protected forest. La Mananara is one of Madagascar's last highland rainforests and home to 10 lemur species, including the Critically Endangered indri (Indri indri)
- [Coffee Plantation Launches at La Mananara in Partnership with Madagascar Coffee Company](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/03/20/coffee-plantation-launches-at-la-mananara-in-partnership-with-madagascar-coffee-company/) - After seven months of collaboration with Madagascar Coffee Company, we have officially launched our coffee plantation at La Mananara. We are deeply appreciative of co-founder Ryan Kelley for helping guide us through the many steps required to get started. From identifying the right site and sourcing seedlings to securing fertilizer, planning for shade, and integrating
- [Wildlife Madagascar Partners with The Meadows Wildlife Park, Cardiff, to Bring Lemur Conservation to UK Audiences](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/03/30/wildlife-madagascar-partners-with-the-meadows-wildlife-park-cardiff-to-bring-lemur-conservation-to-uk-audiences/) - Wildlife Madagascar is proud to share an exciting new partnership with The Meadows Wildlife Park in Cardiff, Wales — one that extends our mission to protect Madagascar's extraordinary lemurs to new audiences across the UK. Through this collaboration, Meadows will incorporate Wildlife Madagascar's conservation work into educational programming, interpretive signage, and digital communications, connecting visitors
- [20,000+ Native Trees Planted in Madagascar: Community Reforestation at ASSR and La Mananara](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/04/06/20000-native-trees-planted-in-madagascar-community-reforestation-at-assr-and-la-mananara/) - In March, Wildlife Madagascar took part in major reforestation events at two of our field sites, with over 24,900 native seedlings and trees planted across Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve and La Mananara in a series of powerful, community-led efforts. 20,400 Seedlings Planted at Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR) In March, Wildlife Madagascar participated in major reforestation events
- [New Conservation Field Site Launches in Madagascar's Angavo-Mandrare Landscape](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/04/29/new-conservation-field-site-launches-in-madagascars-angavo-mandrare-landscape/) - Wildlife Madagascar has launched its fourth field site in the Angavo–Mandrare Landscape, focusing on preserving the endangered spiny forest and its unique biodiversity through community engagement and partnerships with organizations.
- [Hidden in Plain Sight: Discovering Namoroka’s Tiny Chameleons](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/05/07/hidden-in-plain-sight-discovering-namorokas-tiny-chameleons/) - Hidden in Plain Sight: Discovering Namoroka’s Tiny Chameleons By Falina Razafimamonjy and Masoandro Andrianirina The team (left to right): Falina, Laboto, Justin, and Masoandro. The first time we arrived in Namoroka was in October 2024. The forest felt vast, quiet, and full of secrets. Masoandro began leading our Brookesia field surveys, and day after day
- [A Gap Year in the Field: Protecting Biodiversity in Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/04/08/a-gap-year-in-the-field/) - Jacques Cressman was looking for a meaningful adventure for his gap year. Volunteering with Wildlife Madagascar was the perfect fit.
- [Akane Hatai's whirlwind adventure in La Mananara, Part 3: Visiting the Locals](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/03/16/akane-hatais-whirlwind-adventure-in-la-mananara-part-3-visiting-the-locals/) - A whirlwind trip to local schools and villages in Madagascar gave Akane, Wildlife Madagascar's Creative Director, a chance to experience the day-to-day rhythm of village life and make some new friends.
- [WM Creative Director, Akane Hatai's whirlwind adventure in La Mananara, Part 2: Wildlife: Reptiles and Reforestation](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/02/13/wm-creative-director-akane-hatais-whirlwind-adventure-in-la-mananara-part-2-wildlife-reptiles-and-reforestation/) - What do singing lemurs, camouflaged geckos, giggling school kids, and freshly boiled taro have in common? They’re all part of Creative Director Akane Hatai's whirlwind eight-day adventure in Madagascar’s lush La Mananara rainforest. Her blog takes you along for every leap, laugh, and late-night lemur release in this behind-the-scenes look at life at the field
- [Member in memoriam: Mary Lieras](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/02/13/member-in-memoriam-mary-lieras/) - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of MARY LIERAS Mary Lieras was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by curiosity, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to animals. Her career in wildlife care began in 1972 at the San Diego Wild Animal Park (now the San Diego Zoo Safari Park), where she started in Mombasa before
- [MEMBER PROFILE: DR. ROBERT SIEGEL](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/01/15/member-profile-dr-robert-siegel/) - Meet Dr. Robert Siegel and find out why Madagascar is special to him!
- [MY TIME AS A VOLUNTEER FOR WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2026/01/15/my-time-as-a-volunteer-for-wildlife-madagascar/) - As a Wildlife Madagascar volunteer, Lotte Dijks encountered lemurs, gained a deeper understanding of forest ecology, and and experienced the warmth and acceptance of the Malagasy people.
- [The Climb / Two Days to 1550](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/12/10/the_climb_two_days_to_1550/) - the climb / two days to 1550 By Matt McGee, PhD Student, University of California, Berkeley Previously on “Matt’s Field Adventures”: I finished the first field season of my dissertation in November 2024, a five-month expedition up and down the elevational gradient of Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR). Like any pilot season, it had been full
- [member profile: steve olson](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/10/15/member-profile-steve-olson/) - Meet Steve Olson Steve Olson is currently the Director of Conservation Programs with Rewild Safaris (RS). His primary role is to ensure that all the safari adventures have a strong conservation tie back to the range country and local communities. Prior to joining RS, Steve was in charge of the government affairs and partnerships program for
- [Reflections from the Field](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/11/13/reflections-from-the-field/) - reflections from the field By Nagarathna Balakrishna, Student Researcher, La Mananara Field Site Fieldwork has been a defining part of my professional journey as a primatologist and early-career conservationist. Being in the field brings me immense joy, along with countless memories and stories to share with family and friends. I have encountered some extraordinary wildlife
- [Worn photographs, living stories](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/10/16/worn-photographs-living-stories/) - Worn Photographs, Living Stories By Pietro Cafarelli, Student Researcher, La Mananara Field Site The team, from left to right: Wildlife Madagascar guide Roger Randriamihaja, Pietro Cafarelli from the University of Parma, and Marie Jeanne Razafiarivony from the University of Antananarivo. In late July, I traveled to La Mananara to conduct a study on the local
- [LEARNING TO SEE BY LOOKING FOR CHAMELEONS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/09/17/learning-to-see-by-looking-for-chameleons/) - Researcher Sophia Roberts is from New York, so studying chameleons in the Madagascar rainforest was quite a change. Sophia had to train herself to really SEE what was around her!
- [A Peculiar Clarity Amidst the Dead](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/08/11/a-peculiar-carity-amidst-the-dead/) - When undergrad student Cohen Manges first came to Madagascar, he was amazed and enchanted by its wonders. That led to choosing a career path to help conserve its wildlife.
- [MEMBER PROFILE: DR. MARTIN ZORDAN](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/09/02/member-profile-martin-zordan/) - Q&A with Wildlife Madagascar's first South American member: Dr. Martin Zordan Tell us a little about yourself and your career. I am a veterinarian by training. I have worked mostly with zoos and aquariums associations that help these institutions to continuously improving their approach towards wildlife conservation and animal welfare. What do you love most about
- [A Whirlwind Adventure in La Mananara, Part 1: Lemurs!](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/07/16/a-whirlwind-adventure-in-la-mananara-part-1-lemurs/) - Creative Director Akane Hatai traveled to Madagascar to see its wonders firsthand. She shares her remarkable experiences and sightings of lemurs in this blog post.
- [What Can Tortoise Droppings Tell Us: Exploring Parasites in Wild Radiated Tortoises](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/06/13/what-can-tortoise-droppings-tell-us-exploring-parasites-in-wild-radiated-tortoises/) - Knowing the possible impacts to the health of animal species is an important part of their conservation. Find out how researchers looked at what might be affecting Madagascar's radiated tortoises.
- [WHEN THE NEW GENERATION EMERGES IN CONSERVATION](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/05/15/when-the-new-generation-emerges-in-conservation/) - Training the next generation of conservationists is a vital part of Wildlife Madagascar's mission. Find out about the adventures of students who worked at the La Mananara field site.
- [EMBRACING ADVENTURE UNDER THE RAINFOREST CANOPY OF CAMP INDRI](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/04/17/embracing-adventure-under-the-rainforest-canopy-of-camp-indri/) - Tracking lemurs in Anjarahibe-Sud Special Reserve was an exciting and welcome adventure for student reseacher Diary Randriamora.
- [Wildlife consumption patterns during a complex humanitarian and environmental crisis ](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/04/18/wildlife-consumption-patterns-during-a-complex-humanitarian-and-environmental-crisis/) - Dr. Tim Eppley and colleagues recently published an article titled “Wildlife consumption patterns during a complex humanitarian and environmental crisis” in the journal Biological Conservation. Download PDF
- [THERE WHERE THEY SING](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/03/09/there-where-they-sing/) - Floortje Middag longed to see Madagascar's wildlife. Once there, she found it very different from her home and felt homesick. But then she heard the indri sing!
- [Evaluating the impact of infrastructure and human-modified landscapes on spatial patterns of primate species](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/11/21/evaluating-infrastructure-impact-on-primates/) - Dr. Tim Eppley and colleagues recently published an article in the high-profile journal Global Change Biology, evaluating the impact of infrastructure and human-modified landscapes on spatial patterns of primate species worldwide. They show that the negative impact of anthropogenic pressures is leading to a significant decline in global primate biodiversity. They advocate for stronger national and international policies that promote sustainable livelihoods and reduce pressures. Download PDF
- [Towards new agricultural practices to mitigate food insecurity in southern Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/12/11/towards-new-agricultural-practices-to-mitigate-food-insecurity-in-southern-madagascar/) - Written by Dr. Tim Eppley and colleagues, this chapter in the book Defining Agroecology: A Festschrift for Teja Tscharntke looks at agricultural practices in southern Madagascar and how food insecurity could be improved if annual crops were replaced or combined with perennial crops in agroforestry systems.
- [ARBOREAL CAMERA TRAPPING: A CONSERVATION ADVENTURE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/01/22/arboreal-camera-trapping-a-conservation-adventure/) - Biologist Patrick Ross shares the adventure of camera trapping in the tree canopy, setting up trail cameras to capture data of the area's lemurs and carnivores.
- [Tropical field stations yield high conservation return on investment](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/03/21/tropical-field-stations-yield-high-conservation-return-on-investment/) - Dr. Tim Eppley led a recent study titled “Tropical field stations yield high conservation return on investment” that was published in Conservation Letters. The study consisted of a survey of field stations in mostly tropical and subtropical countries, to understand the impact of the pandemic on funding and evaluate the conservation benefits of the field stations. Download PDF
- [The Fourth Night: Embracing Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/03/21/the-fourth-night-embracing-anjanaharibe-sud-special-reserve/) - Matt McGee, a PhD student at UC Berkeley, shares his exploration of the ASSR field site—and how he came to realize this was where he wanted to do his research.
- [PUTTING (SUSTAINABLE) MEAT ON THE TABLE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/04/19/putting-sustainable-meat-on-the-table/) - In a food-insecure nation, finding sustainable sources of protein is a challenge. Dr. Cortni Borgerson shares how farming tasty insects known as "bacon bugs" can help.
- [Accelerated human-induced extinction crisis in the world’s freshwater mammals](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/04/19/accelerated-human-induced-extinction-crisis-in-the-worlds-freshwater-mammals/) - Dr. Tim Eppley and colleagues recently published an article titled “Accelerated human-induced extinction crisis in the world’s freshwater mammals” in the journal Global Environmental Change Advances. Download PDF
- [CONSERVATION PROGRAM AT LA MANANARA OFF TO A GREAT START!](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/05/05/conservation-program-at-la-mananara-off-to-a-great-start/) - Dr. Jacques Rakotondranary, Site Manager for La Mananara, was recently in the field setting up infrastructure and camera traps as the team gets started with lemur studies. Follow them on their adventure!
- [WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT LEMURS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/05/05/why-you-should-care-about-lemurs/) - Journalist and writer Rita Robison, Wildlife Madagascar's first member, shares her thoughts about Madagascar wildlife and an interview with Dr. Tim Eppley.
- [BOOTS ON THE GROUND AT ANJANAHARIBE-SUD SPECIAL RESERVE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/06/12/boots-on-the-ground-at-anjanaharibe-sud-special-reserve/) - Follow along as the Wildlife Madagascar team at the Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve site get conservation studies of silky sifakas underway!
- [AT WORK IN NAMOROKA AND SAVORING ITS BEAUTY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/07/17/at-work-in-namoroka-and-savoring-its-beauty/) - Work at Wildlife Madagascar's field site in Namoroka is underway—and the team is awed by its beauty. Dr. Jacques Rakotondranary shares their first forays into the site.
- [OF LEECHES AND LEMURS: SOCIAL RESEARCH IN AND AROUND ANJANAHARIBE-SUD](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/08/08/of-leeches-and-lemurs-social-research-in-and-around-anjanaharibe-sud/) - Field work is always a challenge, perhaps doubly so in Madagascar! Student researcher Amie Wuchter gives a lively account of her experience doing field surveys.
- [THE PATH UP THE MOUNTAIN](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/09/01/the-path-up-the-mountain/) - When Matt McGee set out on his first research trip to the ASSR field site, he wasn’t sure what he’d find, but he knew it'd be the adventure of a lifetime!
- [EXPEDITION: TSITONGAMBARIKA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/10/01/expedition_tsitongambarika/) - Expedition: Tsitongambarika By Tim Eppley, PhD, Chief Conservation Officer, Wildlife Madagascar One of Wildlife Madagascar’s aims is to continue expanding the number of sites in which we work around the country. The goal over the next ten years is to operate at a total of 10 sites. As we currently operate in three landscapes, we are
- [BAT-VENTURES: EXPEDITION INTO TSINGY DE NAMOROKA NATIONAL PARK](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/11/13/bat-ventures-expedition-into-tsingy-de-namoroka-national-park/) - Bat-ventures: expedition into Tsingy de Namoroka National Park By Giorgia Castiello, Student Researcher, Namoroka Site On my first expedition into Namoroka National Park, I was immediately struck by the intense heat—a fitting start for my pilot research project. I am conducting my PhD in Evolutionary Biology at La Sapienza University in Rome, focusing on the
- [TWO ALBIFRONS AND A FUNERAL](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/12/11/two-albifrons-and-a-funeral/) - Student researcher Matt McGee had big plans and lofty goals for his field project in Madagascar's Anjanaharibe-Sud forest. But things don't always go according to plan. Read his engaging account of his struggles and discoveries in his blog post.
- [A FIERY DAY IN LA MANANARA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/01/16/a-fiery-day-in-la-mananara/) - Gabriele Ferraro, a PhD student doing fieldwork with Wildlife Madagascar, shares his experiences being in the field when a forest fire broke out.
- [ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AROUND NAMOROKA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/02/10/advancing-environmental-education-around-namoroka/) - Many Malagasy people grow up unaware of the value of Madagascar's biodiversity, but environmental education efforts are changing that. Falina Razafimamonjy shares her experiences working with local schools.
- [MEMBER PROFILE: KANAKO TOMISAWA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2025/01/16/member-profile-kanako-tomisawa/) - Meet Kanako Tomisawa, Wildlife Madagascar's first member from Japan! Kanako’s passion for conservation began as a university student and grew stronger after working on Sumatran tiger conservation in Indonesia. Her journey has taken her to organizations like Species 360 and the Association of Asian Wildlife Conservation, where she’s made significant contributions to species management and
- [MEMBER PROFILE: MICHAEL STARBUCK AND KATE HELLIWELL](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/12/11/member-profile-michael-starbuck-and-kate-helliwell/) - Welcoming Michael Starbuck and Kate Helliwell: Wildlife Madagascar's New Partners and First UK Members! We are thrilled to welcome Kate Helliwell and Michael Starbuck from The Great Projects as Wildlife Madagascar’s newest partners and our first members from the UK! With their incredible passion and extensive experience in conservation, they bring a wealth of knowledge
- [MEMBER PROFILE: MARC DUPUIS-DESORMEAUX](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/11/13/member-profile-marc-dupuis-desormeaux/) - Q&A with Wildlife Madagascar's 500TH member: Marc Dupuis-Dexormeaux Tell us a little about yourself and your career. I am the CEO of the Turtle Survival Alliance, a nonprofit with a mission to protect and restore wild populations of turtles through science-based conservation, global leadership, and local stewardship. Please visit our website at www.turtlesurvival.org. I started my
- [MEMBER PROFILE: SUSAN MCCLELLAN](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/10/16/member-profile-susan-mcclellan/) - Q&A with Wildlife Madagascar's 400TH member: Susan McClellan Tell us a little about yourself and your passions. I was born and raised in Richmond, VA and went to college in South Carolina. My passion for animals began when I worked in TV and Educational Films at National Geographic in Washington, D.C. where I was on
- [MEMBER PROFILE: KATHI DIAMANT](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/08/08/member-profile-kathi-diamant/) - Meet Kathi Diamant, Wildlife Madagascar's 300th member!
- [MEMBER PROFILE: ALEX CHAMBOSSE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/06/13/member-profile-alex-chambosse/) - Meet the 300th person to become a member of Wildlife Madagascar, Alex Chambosse.
- [MEMBER PROFILE: ALEXANDRA RAMIREZ](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/06/13/member-profile-alexandra-ramirez/) - Meet Wildlife Madagascar's 299th member, Alexandra Ramirez.
- [MEMBER IN MEMORIAM: RUDY BAUMANN](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/05/05/member-in-memoriam-rudy-baumann/) - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rudy Baumann This month, Wildlife Madagascar celebrates the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Rudy Baumann. Rudy's journey began in Nurnberg, Germany, before he and his family embarked on a courageous move to the United States in 1939, seeking refuge from Nazi persecution. Settling in Boston, Rudy's zest for
- [Do functional traits offset the effects of fragmentation? The case of large‐bodied diurnal lemur species](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/07/27/do-functional-traits-offset-the-effects-of-fragmentation-the-case-of-large‐bodied-diurnal-lemur-species/) - Primates worldwide are faced with increasing threats, particularly anthropogenic disturbances, making them more vulnerable to extinction. As this situation continues to worsen, we sought to understand how fragmentation affects primate distribution throughout the island, and to estimate the role of functional traits in mitigating their response. Download PDF
- [A habitat stronghold on the precipice: A call‐to‐action for supporting lemur conservation in northeast Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/07/27/a-habitat-stronghold-on-the-precipice-a-call‐to‐action-for-supporting-lemur-conservation-in-northeast-madagascar/) - The northeast of Madagascar is as diverse as it is threatened. The area bordering the Analanjirofo and SAVA regions contains six protected areas and at least 22 lemur species. In this paper, we discuss the major threats to the region and advocate for eight conservation activities that help reduce threats and protect the environment. Download
- [Evidence of spatiotemporal planning in a panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) on the Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/07/27/evidence-of-spatiotemporal-planning-in-a-panther-chameleon-furcifer-pardalis-on-the-masoala-peninsula-madagascar/) - There is a generally a lack of information on the natural history and reproduction of the panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) in the wild, and few written accounts of egg deposition. Here, I report an unusual behavior of nesting and egg deposition in a panther chameleon, based on observations made at a field site in northeastern
- [Huddling is more important than rest site selection for thermoregulation in southern bamboo lemurs](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/07/27/huddling-is-more-important-than-rest-site-selection-for-thermoregulation-in-southern-bamboo-lemurs/) - Resting site selection can have important effects on the behavior and fitness of organisms. We sought to determine whether a medium-sized lemur model, the southern bamboo lemur (Hapalemur meridionalis), would maintain thermoregulation through microhabitat rest site selection, huddling behavior, or potentially both strategies. Download PDF
- [Urgent action needed: the forgotten forests of the Lavasoa-Ambatotsirongorongo Mountains, southeast Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/07/27/urgent-action-needed-the-forgotten-forests-of-the-lavasoa-ambatotsirongorongo-mountains-southeast-madagascar/) - When people think of important areas of biodiversity within Madagascar, they tend to focus on the more well-known national parks and special reserves. The truth is, though, that there are many small fragments of habitat scattered across the island that hold a significant wealth of biodiversity and are in critical need of attention and immediate
- [Factors influencing terrestriality in primates of the Americas and Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/07/27/factors-influencing-terrestriality-in-primates-of-the-americas-and-madagascar/) - Primates from the Americas and Madagascar are predominantly arboreal but occasionally descend to the ground. As anthropogenic impacts to habitats and climate worsen, our results suggest that diurnal species already inhabiting hot, sparsely canopied sites, and exhibiting more generalized diets, are more likely to shift toward greater ground use. Download PDF
- [MEMBER PROFILE: DRAGOMIR VUJNOVIK](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/02/23/member-profile-dragomir-vujnovik/) - Q&A with Wildlife Madagascar's first member from Canada: Dragomir Vujnovik.
- [EXPLORING THE LA MANANARA FIELD SITE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/02/23/exploring-the-la-mananara-field-site/) - Wildlife Madagascar's Dr. Tim Eppley shares details of the newest field site: La Mananara, and the species seen there on a recent trip exploring the forest.
- [EXPEDITION TO NAMOROKA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/11/21/expedition-to-namoroka/) - Our intrepid team was out in the field in October exploring a new site in northwestern Madagascar, with stunning tsingy rock formations and abundant wildlife.
- [LOOKING FOR LEMURS AT OUR FIELD SITES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/12/11/lemurs-at-our-field-sites/) - The three field sites we now have in Madagascar all have resident lemurs. We're looking forward to possible scientific studies we may start in the near future.
- [A WILD TREK](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/08/30/madagascar-stories/) - Tim Eppley and Lytah Razafimahefa trek through parts of Analamerana Special Reserve in search of a conservation field site for Wildlife Madagascar.
- [A WILD TREK, Part 3](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/09/13/a-wild-trek-part-3/) - Tim Eppley’s and Tojo Lytah Razafimahefa’s field site scouting expedition concludes with a thumbs-up for Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve as a field site!
- [A WILD TREK, Part 2](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/09/12/a-wild-trek-part-2/) - Tim Eppley’s and Tojo Lytah Razafimahefa’s field site scouting expedition continues, exploring the Ankavana forest.
- [A WILD TREK CONTINUED](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/10/25/a-wild-trek-continued/) - Tim Eppley and Lytah Razafimahefa go out exploring in the Analamanga region to find a second field site for Wildlife Madagascar.
- [MEMBER PROFILE: KYM JANKE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/11/21/member-profile-kym-janke/) - Meet Kym Janke, Wildlife Madagascar's 100th member!
- [MEMBER PROFILE: MAY LOK](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024/01/22/member-profile-may-lok/) - Q&A with Wildlife Madagascar's First Member from Asia: May Lok Tell us a bit about yourself. How would someone you know describe you? I am passionate about wildlife and have spent most of my career in conservation education. As an introvert, I love spending time in nature, either in Singapore or the region. I am always in
- [MEMBER PROFILE: RITA ROBISON](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2023/10/26/member-profile-rita-robison/) - Meet Wildlife Madagascar's very first member: Rita Robison!

## Pages

- [Wildlife Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/) - Wildlife Madagascar is a nonprofit conservation organisation working with local communities to protect Madagascar’s wildlife, forests and biodiversity through research, conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.
- [Malagasy Giant Rat](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/malagasy-giant-rat/) - Malagasy Giant Rat Hypogeomys antimena Critically Endangered STATUSCritically EndangeredSIZEBody length: 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm)Weight: 2.2 to 3 lbs (1 to 1.5 kg)HABITATDry deciduous forestDIETFruitsSeeds and nutsLeavesBarkFungiInsectsLIFESTYLEMostly nocturnalTerrestrialSocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: 138 to 150 daysYoung: 1THREATSHabitat lossDeforestationWildfiresIntroduced predators INTERESTING FACTS This rat species lives up to the "giant" in its name: it can weigh up
- [Najoro Jean Chatain Andrianalijaona](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/najoro-jean-chatain-andrianalijaona/) - Najoro Jean Chatain Andrianalijaona Angavo-Mandrare Landscape – Assistant Manager Najoro is an early career conservation biologist who has gained experience from several field missions as a research assistant with local and international researchers. He conducted his Master’s research on the population structure of the flat-tailed tortoise in the dry forests of Kirindy in western Madagascar.
- [Claire Pierangelo](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/claire-pierangelo/) - Claire Pierangelo is a former career U.S. diplomat with over four decades of international leadership experience. She most recently served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar and as U.S. Ambassador to the Union of the Comoros. Her diplomatic career spanned assignments across Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa, as well as leadership positions
- [Board of directors](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/) - Wildlife Madagascar has extensive experience in partnering with communities, organizations, and government agencies. Our expertise is in bringing people together to discuss issues, share knowledge and skills, and provide support to facilitate effective natural resource management and promote sustainable livelihood strategies. We seek to help protect one of the world’s most threatened biodiversity hotspots, so
- [Student Researchers](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/student-researchers/) - Conservation and education go hand in hand, and Wildlife Madagascar is pleased to have student researchers doing work on their Master's degree or PhD. Meet them here!
- [STAFF](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/staff/) - Wildlife Madagascar has extensive experience in partnering with communities, organizations, and government agencies. Our expertise is in bringing people together to discuss issues, share knowledge and skills, and provide support to facilitate effective natural resource management and promote sustainable livelihood strategies. We seek to help protect one of the world’s most threatened biodiversity hotspots, so
- [NEWS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news/)
- [Madagascar's Extraordinary and Endemic Animals](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/) - Madagascar's biodiversity is extraordinary. Most of the wildlife is unique, found nowhere else on Earth. Explore the wonders of these amazing animals!
- [Madagascar pygmy kingfisher](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-pygmy-kingfisher/) - Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher Corythornis madagascariensis Least Concern STATUSLeast ConcernSIZEBody length: 5 to 6 in (12.7 to 15.2 cm)Weight: 0.5 to 0.7 oz (15 to 20 g)HABITATRainforestDry forestSavannaDIETInsects and small animalsLIFESTYLEDiurnal Arboreal and terrestrialSolitaryREPRODUCTIONYoung: 3 to 5THREATSHabitat lossDeforestation INTERESTING FACTS Unlike most kingfishers, the Madagascar pygmy kingfisher does not go fishing for its meals. It is
- [Isanaio Anahary](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/isanaio-anahary/) - Isanaio Anahary Namoroka — Student Researcher Isanaio is an early career anthropologist with a strong interest in conservation research. She has participated in multiple interdisciplinary field programs focused on primatology, One Health, and tropical conservation in Madagascar. In 2024, she participated in a One Health field program in Ankarafantsika National Park alongside students from the
- [Long live lemurs](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/long-live-lemurs/) - 108 SPECIES ONE ISLAND 95% FACE EXTINCTION Help us save the beating heart of the jungle. 108 SPECIES ONE ISLAND 95% FACE EXTINCTION Help us save the beating heart of the jungle. 108 SPECIES ONE ISLAND 95% FACE EXTINCTION Help us save the beating heart of the jungle. It’s not just the lemurs that are
- [Ravaka Ratsitoharana](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/ravaka-ratsitoharana/) - Ravaka Ratsitoharana Student Researcher—La Mananara Site Ravaka is just starting her career in primatology and conservation. She has joined several field schools, including one at Marojejy National Park, where she interacted with local communities and learned how to collect behavioral ecology data on primates. Through a field school at Tsinjoarivo with the University of the
- [Brown Leaf Chameleon](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/brown-leaf-chameleon/) - Brookesia superciliaris lEAST CONCERN STATUSLeast ConcernSIZE3.3 to 3.5 in (8.5 to 9.5 cm) HABITATHumid forestDIETInsectsLIFESTYLEDiurnalTerrestrial and arborealTHREATSDeforestationHabitat fragmentationClimate change Pet trade INTERESTING FACTS This species is named for the conspicuous bony projections above the eyes—the Latin word supercilium means "eyebrow."It may be only about three inches long, but it is one of the largest of
- [Rojo nandrianina ravelojaona](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/rojo-nandrianina-ravelojaona/) - Rojo nandrianina ravelojaona La Mananara — Student Researcher Rojo is a PhD candidate in Conservation Biology specializing in primate ecology in Madagascar. His doctoral research, titled “Land-Use Change and Its Effects on Species Composition and Population Health of Nocturnal Lemurs in the Ambohidray Protected Area, Madagascar,” examines how habitat transformation influences biodiversity patterns and the
- [EDUCATION](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/education/) - Along with Farmer Field School for the local farmers, Wildlife Madagascar also seeks to expand educational opportunities into the wider communities. In a place where traditions are proudly passed down through generations, effecting change through education takes time, as people need to be convinced of the need for it before overhauling their way of life.
- [SAKONDRY FARMING](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/ecoagriculture/sakondry-farming/) - In remote villages with few resources, people rely on wildlife and forests to feed themselves. But farming edible insects can provide a sustainable alternative.
- [Education Strategy](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/education/education-strategy/) - Education as a Catalyst for Conservation in Madagascar In Madagascar, education is not just a human right—it is a conservation imperative. The island has a remarkable diversity of wildlife. Approximately 96 percent of Madagascar's reptiles, 90 percent of its plant life, and 95 percent of its mammals exist nowhere else on Earth (Goodman 2023). There
- [THE COFFEE INITIATIVE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/coffee/) - Coffee in Madagascar Madagascar has always been a land of extraordinary abundance, not just in wildlife but in the richness of what grows from its soil. For decades, coffee was one of the country’s most important crops. Throughout the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, families across the highlands and eastern rainforests relied on coffee harvests to
- [INTERNATIONAL CHAMELEON DAY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news-and-stories/international-chameleon-day/) - INTERNATIONAL CHAMELEON DAY ON MAY 9 is a new animal appreciation day to celebrate some of the planet’s most unique and engaging reptiles: chameleons!
- [BLACK-AND-WHITE Ruffed Lemur](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/black-and-white-ruffed-lemur/) - BLACK-AND-WHITE Ruffed Lemur Varecia variegata Critically Endangered STATUSCritically EndangeredSIZEBody length: 20 to 24 in (50-60 cm)Weight: 6.5 to 10 lbs (3 to 4.5 kg)HABITATTropical rainforestDIETMainly fruitFlowers and nectarLeavesSeedsLIFESTYLEDiurnal Arboreal SocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: 90 to 102 daysYoung: 2 to 6THREATSHabitat lossDeforestationBeing hunted as a food source INTERESTING FACTS Like many lemurs, black-and-white ruffed lemurs use scent marking to
- [Fanih Randriamanohisoa](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/fanih-randriamanohisoa/) - Get to know Fanih Randriamanohisoa, Wildlife Madagascar's Volunteer Facilitator and Financial Assistant at the La Mananara field site.
- [Donate to Wildlife Conservation in Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/donate/) - Donate to wildlife conservation in Madagascar. Donate to protect forests, fund rangers, and conserve endangered species with Wildlife Madagascar.
- [Bill Street](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/bill-street/) - BILL STREET Board Member Bill Street is a seasoned leader with nearly 35 years of experience across the nonprofit and for-profit attractions, zoological, education, and conservation sectors. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of Zoo Knoxville, one of East Tennessee’s largest cultural institutions, welcoming nearly 600,000 guests annually. In this role, he provides
- [Red Ruffed Lemur](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/red-ruffed-lemur/) - Red Ruffed Lemur Varecia rubra Critically Endangered STATUSCritically EndangeredSIZEBody length: 20 to 22 in (50 to 55 cm)Weight: 6.5 to 10 lbs (3 to 4.5 kg)HABITATRainforestDIETFruit, flowers, pollen, some seeds and leavesLIFESTYLEDiurnalArboreal and terrestrialSocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: 102 daysYoung: typically 2 or 3, but up to 6THREATSHabitat lossDeforestationBeing hunted as a food source INTERESTING FACTS Red ruffed lemurs
- [Radiated tortoise](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/radiated-tortoise/) - Astrochelys radiata CRITICALLY ENDANGERED STATUSCritically EndangeredSIZEShell length: 12 to 16 in (30 to 40 cm)Weight: about 35 lbs (15 to 16 kg) HABITATDry forestThorny scrublandSpiny desertDIETGrassesSucculentsFlowers and fruitCactusLIFESTYLEDiurnalTerrestrialTHREATSIllegal wildlife tradeHabitat lossClimate change INTERESTING FACTS These tortoises are tough, living in dry, spiny forest and desert.Radiated tortoises have beautiful golden markings on their shell, but this
- [RING-TAILED VONTSIRA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/ring-tailed-vontsira/) - RING-TAILED VONTSIRA Galidia elegans Least Concern STATUSLeast ConcernSIZEBody length: 12 to 15 in (30 to 38 cm)Weight: 1.5 to 2.2 lbs (700 g to 1 kg)HABITATRainforestDry forestMontane forestDIETCarnivoreLIFESTYLEDiurnalTerrestrial and arborealSolitaryREPRODUCTIONGestation: 50 to 60 daysYoung: 1 to 3THREATSHabitat lossDeforestation for agriculture and illegal logging INTERESTING FACTS Even though it looks like a mongoose, the ring-tailed vontsira
- [NATURE PARK CONSERVATION](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/nature-park-conservation/) - Wildlife Madagascar aims to apply an integrated community conservation and development approach to protecting forests, along with the species that call them home. Wildlife Madagascar endeavors to integrate conservation and development in their work areas, with the eventual goal of better integrating regional land-use planning with local economic and conservation needs. Bringing local knowledge and
- [Madagascar Wildlife Video Gallery](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wm-video-gallery/) - Explore our curated collection of videos showcasing Madagascar's unique wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons, and conservation initiatives.
- [VERREAUX'S SIFAKA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/verreauxs_sifaka/) - verreaux's sifaka Propithecus verreauxi Critically Endangered STATUSCritically EndangeredSIZEBody length: 18 to 22 in (45 to 55 cm)Weight: 6.5 to 9 lbs (3 to 4 kg)HABITATDry deciduous forestSpiny forestDIETLeavesFlowersFruitSeedsBarkLIFESTYLEDiurnalArboreal and terrestrialSocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: 160 to 170 daysYoung: usually 1THREATSHabitat lossDeforestationBeing hunted as a food source INTERESTING FACTS One of the most talked-about behaviors of Verreaux's sifaka is their
- [Angavo-Mandrare Landscape](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-field-sites/angavo-mandrare-landscape/) - Wildlife Madagascar Field Site: Angavo-Mandrare Landscape Location: Androy Region, southern Madagascar Management category: IUCN Category V protected area; private land Current Management: Turtle Survival Alliance; private landholders Site size: ~880 square kilometers (339.8 square miles) The Angavo-Mandrare Landscape is a mix of formally protected areas and private lands located in southern Madagascar. The protected area
- [GIANT COUA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/giant-coua/) - These strikingly beautiful Madagascar birds are ground dwellers that feed on insects and seeds and live in the forests of western and southern Madagascar.
- [DIADEMED SIFAKA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/diademed-sifaka/) - The diademed sifaka is a large lemur species, with a beautiful and distinctive look. It is active during the day and spends most of its time in the trees.
- [GREATER VASA PARROT](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/greater-vasa-parrot/) - GREATER VASA PARROT Corocopsis vasa Least Concern STATUSLeast ConcernSIZE50cm (19.5 in) length480g (16.8 oz) weightHABITATMoist dense forest to open dry woodland and savannaDIETSeeds, nuts, berries, fruitsLIFESTYLEDiurnalArborealSocialTHREATSHabitat LossHunted as foodIllegal pet trade INTERESTING FACTS There are two species of vasa parrots: the greater vasa parrot (Corocopsis vasa) and the lesser vasa parrot (Corocopsis nigra). Female vasa
- [FOSA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/fosa/) - FOSA Cryptoprocta ferox Vulnerable STATUSVulnerableSIZELength: 27 to 31 inches (70 to 80 centimeters), not including tail Weight: Females, 12 to 15 pounds (5.5 to 6.8 kilograms); males, 13 to 19 pounds (6.2 to 8.6 kilograms)HABITATTropical and subtropical rainforestDIETCarnivoreLIFESTYLEArboreal/TerrestrialSolitaryTHREATSHunting by HumansHabitat LossClimate Change INTERESTING FACTS Fosas share a distant ancestor with African mongooses, but fosas have
- [GOODMAN'S MOUSE LEMUR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/goodmans-mouse-lemur/) - Goodman's Mouse Lemur Mycrocebus lehilahytsara Near Threatened STATUSNear ThreatenedSIZELength: 3.5 to 3.6 in (90 to 92 mm)Weight: 1.6 to 1.7 oz (45 to 48 g) HABITATRainforestDIETOmnivoreLIFESTYLENocturnalArborealSolitaryTHREATSHabitat LossHunting INTERESTING FACTS Most female and some male Goodman's mouse lemurs use torpor while sleeping to conserve energy throughout the resource-scarce winter months.These lemurs have a lot of strength
- [EASTERN BAMBOO LEMUR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/eastern-bamboo-lemur/) - eastern bamboo lemur Hapalemur griseus Vulnerable STATUSVulnerableSIZEBody length: 24 in (66 cm)Weight: 2 lbs (0.93 kg)LIFESPANAbout 15 yearsHABITATTropical lowland forestMontane forestMarshlandDIETBamboo, leaves, fruitLIFESTYLEDiurnalMostly arborealSocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: about 140 daysYoung: 1THREATSHabitat lossDeforestation for agriculture and illegal loggingBeing hunted as a food sourceIllegal pet trade INTERESTING FACTS Bamboo lemurs are not affected by the cyanide levels found in the
- [Eastern Woolly Lemur](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/eastern-woolly-lemur/) - eastern Woolly Lemur Avahi laniger Vulnerable STATUSVulnerableSIZEBody length: 10.6 to 11.4 in (27 to 29 cm)Weight: 2.2 to 2.8 lbs (1 to 1.3 kg)HABITATTropical rainforestDIETLeaves, fruit, flowersLIFESTYLENocturnalMostly arborealSocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: about 135 daysYoung: 1THREATSHabitat lossDeforestation for agriculture and illegal loggingBeing hunted as a food source INTERESTING FACTS Eastern woolly lemurs are nocturnal, traveling and foraging for food
- [GOLDEN MANTELLA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/golden-mantella/) - Mantella aurantiaca CRITICALLY ENDANGERED STATUSCritically EndangeredSIZE1 in (2-3 cm) HABITATRainforestDIETInsectsLIFESTYLEDiurnalSemi AquaticTHREATSHabitat LossClimate ChangeChytrid Fungus DiseasePet Trade INTERESTING FACTS The golden mantella is about the size of a paperclip, yet its bright orange color makes it one of the most eye-catching frogs in the world.These frogs secrete toxins from their skin, which they get from eating
- [AKANE HATAI](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/akane-hatai/) - AKANE HATAI Creative Director Akane Hatai is a dynamic and enthusiastic content creator and storyteller who is deeply committed to wildlife conservation and environmental education. During her 14-year tenure at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, she honed her skills on the education and communications teams, developing a profound appreciation for the significance of biodiversity and the
- [DECKEN’S SIFAKA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/deckens-sifaka/) - Renowned for their athleticism and resilience as they gracefully traverse inhospitable “tsingy” landscapes, Decken's sifakas are marvels of adaptation.
- [AYE-AYE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/aye-aye/) - The aye-aye is a unique species of lemur and the world's largest nocturnal primate. With its keen hearing, large eyes to see at night, and a fascinating way of finding food, the aye-aye is a standout
- [COMET MOTH](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/comet-moth/) - Big, boldly colored, and with feathery, plumed antennae, the rainforest comet moth is a striking example of Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity.
- [COMMON BROWN LEMUR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/common-brown-lemur/) - An elegant, long-legged, and agile lemur, this species is found in varied habitats, living in mixed groups of males and females without a dominant female, unlike most lemur species.
- [A LAND OF WONDERS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/a-land-of-wonders/) - Off the coast of southeastern Africa, across the Mozambique Channel, nature has created a stunning spectacle: MADAGASCAR This remarkable continental island, the fourth largest in the world, is a wonder of biodiversity. A stunning kaleidoscope of habitats, landscapes, and seascapes, Madagascar developed its own distinct ecosystems and unique wildlife after breaking away from the African
- [ACTIONS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/actions/) - NATURE PARK CONSERVATION ECOAGRICULTURE EDUCATION ECOTOURISM
- [ABOUT US](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/about-us/) - OUR PURPOSE MISSION, VISION & GOALS OUR TEAM
- [A YEAR IN REVIEW 2025](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/a-year-in-review-2025/) - This annual report highlights the extraordinary conservation, research, and community-driven work made possible by our partners, funders, members, and supporters over the past year.You are invited to explore the Year in Review in the way that suits you best: experience the interactive version directly on our website, or settle in with the flip book version
- [REFORESTATION](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/actions/reforestation/) - WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR'S REFORESTATION PROGRAM: RESTORING FORESTS FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE Madagascar’s forests are in critical danger, with less than 10% of the original forest cover remaining due to ongoing deforestation. In fact, 80% of all forests in Madagascar occur within a single kilometer of the edge. Thus, there are very few large forests remaining. These
- [2024 Year in Review](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/2024-year-in-review/) - Wildlife Madagascar had a landmark year in 2024, marking significant strides across our conservation, research, and community development efforts.
- [Wildlife Madagascar Team](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/maholy_andrianaivo/) - Meet Maholy Andrianaivo, one of Wildlife Madagascar's student researchers, who is studying the wildlife at our La Mananara field site.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR FIELD SITES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-field-sites/) - Wildlife Madagascar's first field site is Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve in northeast Madagascar. This reserve has a wealth of wildlife and beautiful forest.
- [Namoroka Field Site Wildlife Madagascar](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-field-sites/namoroka-national-park/) - Wildlife Madgascar's second field site is within Namoroka National Park and includes limestone karst, known as tsingy, as well as several species of lemurs.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/bakoly-rahantavololona/) - Bakoly Rahantavololona Finance Coordinator Bakoly Rahantavololona is a dedicated mother of two with a foundation in financial management. Throughout her career, she has managed and operated family businesses, which has given her valuable insights into the intricacies of financial operations. Her experience as an independent business owner has equipped her with a keen eye for
- [MEMBER PROFILES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/member-profiles/) - Meet some of Wildlife Madagascar's members through online profiles.
- [Corporate Impact Partner Program ](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/corporate-impact-partner-program/) - For Businesses That Want to Make a Difference Wildlife Madagascar’s Corporate Impact Partner Program invites businesses of all sizes to stand alongside local communities and conservation leaders working to protect Madagascar’s forests, wildlife, and livelihoods. As a Corporate Impact Partner, your business supports on-the-ground conservation—forest protection, tree nurseries and reforestation, scientific research, education programs, food security
- [LOWLAND STREAKED TENREC](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/lowland-streaked-tenrec/) - LOWLAND STREAKED TENREC Hemicentetes semispinosus STATUSLeast ConcernSIZELength: about 5.5 in (140 mm)Weight: From 4.4 to 9.9 oz (125 to 280 g)HABITATTropical lowland rainforestScrublandDIETCarnivoreLIFESTYLETerrestrialSocialTHREATSHabitat LossNon-native PredatorsClimate Change INTERESTING FACTS Lowland streaked tenrecs have very poor eyesight but one way they get around is by echolocation: they click their tongue and listen for the echo to bounce back.The specialized
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/sarah-rajaonarivelo/) - Sarah Rajaonarivelo Student Researcher — La Mananara Site Sarah Rajaonarivelo is an early-career primatologist and conservationist with experience in both field and laboratory research. She has developed strong expertise in primate behavior and ecology through her work at Tsinjoarivo, where she studied common brown lemurs and gray bamboo lemurs. She has also worked as a
- [Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/video-mossy-leaf-tailed-gecko/) - Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko Uroplatus sikorae Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko – Master of Disguise The Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus sikorae) is a remarkable reptile native to the forests of Madagascar. Famous for its extraordinary camouflage, this gecko mimics moss and lichen-covered bark to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. Nocturnal and arboreal, it relies on its invisibility to
- [OUR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/our-team/) - Meet the staff and board members who make up our team for Wildlife Madagascar.
- [KAREN WORLEY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/karen-worley-2/) - KAREN WORLEY Managing Editor Karen Worley has more than 30 years of experience working in communications, interpretation, publications, and marketing. She previously worked as Managing Editor of Communications and Interpretation for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, where she directed and produced ZOONOOZ magazine, website content, newsletters, social media communications, and fundraising and advertising content. Along
- [YVONNE MILES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/yvonne-miles-2/) - YVONNE MILES International Merchandise Director Retired in 2020 from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance after 45 years of service, Yvonne's career provided an adventurous experience as Corporate Director of Merchandising. Her duties included strategic planning, financial budgeting, business development, and collaborating alongside internal and external partners in business ventures. She served on several boards,
- [matt zimmerman](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/matt-zimmerman/) - matt zimmerman Chief Agriculturist Matt Zimmerman has nearly 30 years experience in designing, managing, advising on, and evaluating agricultural projects for the ADB, World Bank, UN agencies, USAID, NGOs, and the private sector, including 25 years in Asia and multiple short-term assignments globally. Matt has expertise in a wide variety of fields, including: sustainable agriculture,
- [LEW MILLS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/lew-mills/) - lew mills Chief Operating Officer Lew began his career as a psychotherapist, but he was always most interested in how people work on common goals. He received his PhD in Organizational Psychology, studying how groups grow and learn together. Lew has been a consultant for many small nonprofits, engaging team members to look for the ways
- [tojo “Lytah” RAZAFIMAHEFA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/lytah-razafimahefa/) - tojo “Lytah” RAZAFIMAHEFA Country DirectorChief Ecotourism Officer Born and raised in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Tojo “Lytah” Razafimahefa has more than 18 years of experience working in tourism and ecotourism throughout Madagascar. He studied tourism and business administration and began his career in 2005, when a cousin living in the United States hired him to organize and
- [DR TIM EPPLEY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/drtim-eppley/) - DR TIM EPPLEY Chief Conservation Officer Tim has over 17 years of conservation research experience, mostly in Africa. His research is broadly based in primate behavioral ecology, with a particular focus on understanding how species cope with anthropogenic pressures, as well as working with local communities to generate sustainable livelihoods. Tim served five years as a
- [DEBRA ERICKSON](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/our-team/debra-erickson/) - DEBRA ERICKSON Executive Director Debra Erickson is a conservation expert, educator, brand strategist, award-winning marketer, and children’s television producer. She has led these efforts at several flagship venues visited by millions of guests from around the world, including the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Atlantis in the Bahamas, S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore,
- [nikki giacobazzi](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/nikki-giacobazzi/) - nikki giacobazzi Board Member Nikki Giacobazzi is the Executive Director of The Abraham Foundation, which supports a variety of grassroots conservation organizations all over the globe. In 2018, she worked closely with world-renowned conservationist Lek Chailert to build Trunks Up, dedicated to the preservation and protection of Asian elephants. She is currently directing the growth
- [ANGELA TITUS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/angela-titus/) - ANGELA TITUS Board Member Angela is Asst. Deputy Director and Chief Program Officer for the Wisconsin Historical Society, responsible for strategic direction of the agency’s museums and historic sites, publications division, community outreach, and retail. Previously, she was Associate Director of Marketing—Brand & Communications at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, where she managed the public
- [DR. Martín Zordan](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/martin-zordan/) - DR. Martín Zordan Board Member Martín Zordan, PhD, is CEO of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). His leadership has played a vital role in shaping global policies related to the care of animals in human care and efforts toward wildlife conservation. Martín’s expertise lies in the intersection of veterinary science, animal welfare, and
- [Amy Parrott](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/amy-parrott/) - Amy Parrott Board Member As the retired director of individual and planned gifts at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Amy Parrott has more than 40 years of fundraising experience in all areas. Amy is also a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), and was the Outstanding Fundraising Professional in San Diego in 2016. She currently serves
- [DEBBIE MURBACH](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/debbie-murbach/) - DEBBIE MURBACH Board Member Debbie Murbach worked for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance for 10 years as Interpretation Manager, responsible for the exhibit signage and interpretive educational materials. Before animals became one of her passions, Debbie was one of the first Strategic Occupancy Strategists for major companies like Intuit, Nortel Networks, and SynOptics in
- [ted molter](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/ted-molter/) - ted molter Board Member Ted Molter has spent over 30 years utilizing his public relations and marketing skills in the attractions industry to advance the conservation goals of zoos, aquariums, and other animal-focused experiences. He is the former Chief Marketing Officer for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, responsible for public relations, creative services, advertising and design,
- [JENNY MEHLOW](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/jenny-mehlow/) - JENNY MEHLOW Board Member Jenny Mehlow is the public relations manager for Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, leading the communications program. She articulates key value propositions for stakeholder groups: patients, partners, donors, government officials, and talent, while emphasizing the Institute’s leadership in innovation and excellence. Her responsibilities include development of the executive thought leadership
- [GEORGEANNE IRVINE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/georgeanne-irvine/) - GEORGEANNE IRVINE Board Member San Diego native Georgeanne “George” Irvine has devoted her career to raising awareness about animals and wildlife conservation. She is the director of publishing for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, where she has worked for more than 46 years, as well as the author of 30 children’s books about wildlife. Her
- [Dean gibson](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/dean-gibson/) - Dean gibson Board Member Dean has worked with primates for over 40 years. As the Curator of Primates at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, she currently focuses on ensuring high standards of care and management practices for primates as well as supporting their ongoing conservation needs. Most recently, she established and provided oversight for SDZWA’s
- [TOM HUFFMAN](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/tom-huffman/) - TOM HUFFMAN Board Member Tom Huffman is a retired environmental consultant with over 40 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He has managed large groups of field biologists, regulatory permitting experts, environmental planners, public agency field personnel, and habitat restoration specialists. He has an undergraduate degree in ecology and evolutionary biology,
- [VICTORIA GARRISON](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/victoria-garrison/) - VICTORIA GARRISON Board Member Victoria Garrison worked as Director of Education for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance for over 42 years. She directed a staff of 70 to 90 employees, including educators, narrators, education managers, program aides, student interns, consultants, and support staff. Victoria coordinated the development of education programs and materials, department budgets,
- [ANGEL CHAMBOSSE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/angel-chambosse/) - ANGEL CHAMBOSSE Board Member Angel Chambosse currently serves as a Management Recruiter for 7-Eleven, Inc. She is responsible for the management staffing of more than 1,200 locations within California, Oregon, and Washington. Previously Angel worked in retail operations leading multi-million dollar corporate and franchise businesses. Angel has experience in operations, strategic planning, staff management, human resources,
- [DOLF DEJONG](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/dolf-dejong/) - dolf dejong Board Member Dolf DeJong is the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Zoo and a passionate advocate for protecting nature and wildlife. He leads one of Canada’s most significant conservation organizations, championing efforts that connect people to nature, advance conservation science, and inspire action to halt biodiversity loss. His work is driven by
- [Alana white](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/board/alana-white/) - alana white Board Member Alana White is an experienced marketer with over 25 years of experience in crafting global media strategies and communications planning. Her portfolio includes iconic brands such as the San Diego Zoo Global, Levis Strauss & Co, Hilton Worldwide, Activision, and PlayStation, where she led groundbreaking campaigns and new business acquisitions. As
- [INVEST](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/invest/) - Build the Future, One Investment at a Time Invest in Conservation That Endures When you invest in Wildlife Madagascar, you help build the foundation for lasting conservation — protecting wildlife, empowering communities, and creating opportunities that sustain both people and nature. Your investment fuels essential programs: growing trees to restore forests, funding schools that inspire
- [BECOME A MEMBER](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/become-a-member/) - Support Wildlife Madagascar efforts in environmental conservation for madagascar's vulnerable people, wildlife & habitats. BECOME A MEMBER RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP GIVE A GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP become a member of Wildlife Madagascar With a donation of usd$25 or more BECOME A MEMBER RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP GIVE A GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP DONATE NOW
- [Let's Plant A  Million Trees](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/plant-a-million-trees/) - In 2024 alone, Madagascar lost 200,000 acres of forest and, along with it, countless wildlife. Wildlife Madagascar’s Plant a Million Trees Campaign is planting the right trees in the right places, ensuring that lemurs, bats, and countless other species have thriving habitats for years to come. With four dedicated nurseries and a unique seed collection
- [RESEARCHER GUIDELINES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/researcher-guidelines/) - Wildlife Madagascar Researcher Guidelines We are pleased that you are considering joining our team as an international graduate student. Your work at one of our three incredible field sites—La Mananara, Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR), or Namoroka National Park—will make a meaningful contribution to conservation efforts in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. This
- [RING-TAILED LEMUR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/ring_tailed_lemur/) - Ring-tailed Lemur Lemur catta Endangered STATUSEndangeredSIZEBody length: 17 in (43.18 cm)Weight: 4.9 to 6 lbs (2.2 to 2.7 kg)HABITATDeciduous thicket and spiny desertDIETFruit, leaves, flowers, herbs, cactus, some insectsLIFESTYLEDiurnal and cathemeralArboreal and terrestrialSocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: 135 daysYoung: usually 1; twins not uncommon if food is plentifulTHREATSHabitat lossDeforestationBeing hunted as a food source INTERESTING FACTS Ring-tailed lemurs have
- [Wildlife Madagascar Press Releases](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/press-room/wildlife-madagascar-press-releases/) - Find Wildlife Madagascar's press releases about events, projects, and updates.
- [FANALOKA MALAGASY CIVET](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/fanaloka-malagasy-civet/) - The Malagasy civet, also known as the fanaloka, is a small mammal found only in Madagascar’s eastern rainforests, the second-largest carnivore after the fosa.
- [Madagascar Team](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/aaron-faliarivola/) - Aaron Faliarivola Student Researcher — ASSR Site Aaron has several years of conservation experience, having gained valuable professional skills and a deeper understanding of bird biology and ecology throughout Madagascar as well as in Uganda. He has always been passionate about birds, but has also worked on several research topics, in both field and laboratory
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/linda_morreale/) - Linda morreale Membership and Database Manager Linda Morreale is a detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for organization and efficiency. As the Membership and Database Manager at Wildlife Madagascar, she brings years of experience in project management, content creation, and research to help maintain and optimize critical data that supports wildlife conservation efforts. She loves digging
- [CELEBRATING WORLD LEMUR DAY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news-and-stories/celebrating-world-lemur-day/) - World Lemur Day on October 27 celebrates lemurs and how truly unique they are! Leap into their world and discover more about them and how to support their conservation.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/nagarathna-balakrishna/) - Nagarathna Balakrishna Student Researcher—La Mananara Site Nagarathna is a PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University (OSU). Her research investigates how ecotourism and habitat structure influence the behavior, cortisol levels, and parasitism of the Critically Endangered indri (Indri indri). She compares groups in a secondary disturbed forest at Mitsinjo, adjacent
- [PALE FORK-MARKED LEMUR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/pale-fork-marked-lemur/) - pale fork-marked Lemur Phaner pallescens Endangered STATUSEndangeredSIZEBody length: 9 to 11 in (23 to 29 cm)Weight: 11 to 18 oz (300 to 500 g)HABITATDry forestDIETTree sap and gumInsectsLIFESTYLENocturnalMostly arborealSocialREPRODUCTIONGestation: about 120 daysYoung: 1THREATSHabitat lossDeforestation for agriculture and illegal loggingLow birth rate INTERESTING FACTS Pale fork-marked lemurs get their name from the forked black lines on
- [DONATE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/donate-now/) - Support Wildlife Madagascar efforts in environmental conservation for Madagascar’s vulnerable people, wildlife, and habitats. One hundred percent of your donation will be used in Madagascar to support people and programs to ensure the protection of wildlife and habitats. DONATE NOW BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR DONOR ADVISED FUND Your Gift, Their Future Madagascar is home to
- [Indri (Indri indri)](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/video-indri/) - Indri – The Largest Living Lemur of MadagascarThe Indri (Indri indri) is the largest living lemur and one of Madagascar’s most iconic primates. Known for its haunting, song-like calls that echo through the forest, the Indri is a symbol of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity—and the urgent need to protect it.
- [INDRI](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/indri/) - Distinctive for its rounded, teddy-bear-like ears, the indri is one of the largest lemurs. They sing beautiful, haunting songs heard more than a mile away.
- [HAIRY-EARED DWARF LEMUR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/hairy-eared-dwarf-lemur/) - This tiny lemur species is rare, unique, and hardly ever seen. It is nocturnal and leaps about in the trees looking for sap and insects.
- [MADAGASCAR HISSING COCKROACH](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-hissing-cockroach/) - The Madagascar hissing cockroach may not win a popularity contest, but it is a fascinating insect with some standout behaviors and unusual reproduction.
- [MADAGASCAR GIRAFFE-NECKED WEEVIL](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-giraffe-necked-weevil/) - Trachelophorus giraffa Least Concern ©Heinrich Human STATUSLeast ConcernSIZE1 to 2 in long (2.5 to 5 cm)HABITATRainforestDIETLeavesLIFESTYLEDiurnalArborealSomewhat socialTHREATSHabitat LossDeforestation INTERESTING FACTS Male giraffe weevils battle each other by swinging their necks and thwacking each other with them.Giraffe-necked weevils are amazing jumpers – they can leap up to 100 times their own body length!Giraffe weevils cannot bite
- [MADAGASCAR GIANT HOGNOSE SNAKE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-giant-hognose-snake/) - This snake species native to Madagascar is adaptable, attractive, and has some attitude if disturbed. It's not harmful to humans, though, only to small prey.
- [PLOUGHSHARE TORTOISE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/ploughshare-tortoise/) - Madagascar's ploughshare tortoise is considered the most endangered tortoise species on Earth. Get to know this domed-wonder and help to protect it!
- [OUSTALET’S CHAMELEON](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/oustalets-chameleon/) - One of the two biggest chameleon species, the Oustalet’s has plenty of chameleon charisma, with interesting patterns and colors and a lightning-fast tongue.
- [PAINTED MANTELLA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/painted-mantella/) - Brightly colored, tiny, and toxic—mantella frogs are called the poisonous jewels of Madagascar. The painted mantella is one of the smallest and most colorful!
- [Madagascar Giant Day Gecko](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-giant-daygecko/) - The beautiful, bright green giant day gecko is a rainforest jewel and one of the largest geckos in the world. It also has specialized toes that make navigating the forest a breeze.
- [PANTHER CHAMELEON](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/panther-chameleon/) - Sporting dazzling colors, a catapult tongue, grasping toes, and some of the weirdest eyes in the Animal Kingdom, the panther chameleon is a wonder to behold.
- [MADAGASCAR CRESTED IBIS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-crested-ibis/) - This beautiful ibis is native to Madagascar. It lives in both rainforests and dry forests, and feeds on a variety of animals it finds in leaf litter and in ponds and marshes.
- [MADAGASCAR RED FODY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-red-fody/) - Striking scarlet plumage, a lively lifestyle, amazing nest-weaving skills, and admirable versatility make Madagascar's red fody one sensational songbird
- [HELMET VANGA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/helmet-vanga/) - The beautiful helmet vanga is a bird native to northeastern Madagascar that hunts for insects and small animals as it flits among the trees of the rainforest.
- [PERRIER'S SIFAKA](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/perriers-sifaka/) - Perrier’s sifaka is one of the world’s most endangered primates and one of the rarest of all lemurs. Its silky black fur and orange-red eyes are striking.
- [Lemur Research Project Volunteer Program](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/lemur-research-project-volunteer-program/) - Join Wildlife Madagascar for a rare opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge field research and conservation in La Mananara. Our Lemur Research Project places volunteers at the forefront of efforts to safeguard some of the world’s most endangered primates. Madagascar is a global biodiversity hotspot, with more than 90% of its wildlife found nowhere else
- [VOLUNTEER](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/volunteer/) - VOLUNTEER WITH US Help us connect others to our conservation work! We need amazing volunteers who are passionate about Madagascar and its wildlife and people. You can help us protect endangered species and bring food security to people surrounding the parks in which we work. Your efforts will help increase our impact. Join Wildlife Madagascar for a
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/ednnot-marambo/) - ednnot morambo Forest Patrol Lead Ednnot has always had a passion for natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. While attending high school in 2007, he co-founded an environmental association called Vintsy Club, which remains active today and continues to participate annually in reforestation efforts led by the local and national government. He has also spent
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/sophia-roberts/) - Sophia roberts Student Researcher—La Mananara Site Sophia is a senior at Barnard College of Columbia University, majoring in Environment and Sustainability. She brings a diverse background in environmental work, including conducting NSF-funded research on urban air inequality in New York City, supporting campus sustainability initiatives through Barnard’s Office of Sustainability, and working as a farmhand
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/vanessa-olinda/) - Vanessa Olinda Education Specialist—ASSR Site Vanessa has several years of experience in training, needs assessment and planning, social protection, and environmental education. Her research has focused on the impact of environmental education on ecological behaviors and on cultural transformations and social practices. She has a varied background reflecting an interdisciplinary approach, focused on sustainability, culture,
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/pietro-cafarelli/) - Meet Pietro Cafarelli, a student researcher at Wildlife Madagascar's La Mananara field site.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/emma-rasoarimalala/) - Emma Rasoarimalala Student Researcher—La Mananara Site Emma is a young conservationist and researcher with experience in various projects. She has conducted human nutrition surveys in communities near the Andrafiamena-Andavakoera protected area in northern Madagascar. She has also contributed to lemur research and monitoring while working in northern Madagascar, and attended a field school at Tsinjoarivo
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/haingo-andriamiakajato/) - Haingo Andriamiakajato Student Researcher—La Mananara Site Haingo has approximately 5 years of conservation and research experience. The majority of her fieldwork has focused on animal biodiversity and human nutrition, particularly within the peripheral areas of the Tsinjoarivo-Ambalaomby Protected Area, where she spent time working with local communities. She has also gained a variety of experience
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/tafita-ny-aina-ramanantsitonta/) - Tafita Ny Aina Ramanantsitonta Reforestation Specialist—Namoroka Site Tafita has approximately eight years of conservation research experience. He has worked with several associations, assisting in surveys of remote areas, planning and implementing fishing farming initiatives, and building awareness among rural communities to help decrease and prevent anthropogenic pressures on nearby protected areas. Tafita studied Environmental Management,
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/rota-andriantsoa/) - Rota Andriantsoa La Mananara Education Specialist Rota has contributed to several field research studies involving both lemur and human communities throughout Madagascar. These expeditions fueled in her a deep passion for Madagascar’s landscapes and its remarkable ecological diversity. Her experiences in human-focused studies developed in her the interest in how local customs can either support
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/masoandro-georges-andrianirina/) - Masoandro Georges Andrianirina Student Researcher—Namoroka Site Masoandro is an early career conservationist and wildlife researcher. He first gained field research experience assessing fish stocks at Mandrozo Lake in western Madagascar. Since then, he has gained considerable field experience collecting ecological data on several lemur, bird, reptile, and invertebrate taxa at various protected areas around Madagascar.Masoandro
- [Create a Lasting Legacy](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/legacy/) - You can make a difference for wildlife by including Wildlife Madagascar in your estate plans. A charitable bequest can be made through your will or living trust, designating a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset to Wildlife Madagascar. Sample Bequest Language I give to Wildlife Madagascar (Tax ID #88-2868825),
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/veronarindra-ramananjato/) - Student researcher Vero Ramananjato was born and raised in Madagascar and has conducted research there since 2017, much of it with mouse lemurs.
- [ECOAGRICULTURE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/ecoagriculture/) - The forest wildlife can only be effectively protected if the pressures of human encroachment can be alleviated. Of particular importance for all local communities within Wildlife Madagascar’s scope will be the need to address agriculture and agroforestry practices. Improving farming methods to achieve greater food security will reduce reliance upon forest exploitation and encourage use of
- [MISSION, VISION & GOALS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/mission-vision-goals/) - MISSION Collaborate with communities to conserve Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity VISION Healthy communities advocating for and conserving Madagascar’s forests and wildlife GOALS Using an integrated conservation and human-development approach, reduce pressure on Madagascar’s globally important forests and wildlife populations by protecting the habitat and providing surrounding communities with sustainable livelihoods and services. Safeguard areas with forests, protecting wildlife
- [ECOTOURISM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/ecotourism/) - tourism is an important aspect of madagascar’s economy This became even more clear as the restrictive effects of the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in recent years. The lack of tourism led to an increase in unsustainable activities within and around national parks and other protected areas. Without visitors, many communities dependent on tourism resorted to
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR MERCHANDISE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/merch/) - Embrace the spirit of conservation with Wildlife Madagascar merchandise! With every purchase, you not only show your support for healthy communities advocating for and conserving Madagascar's forests and wildlife, but you also become a vital part of our mission. Share the vision of Wildlife Madagascar with your family and friends, and together, let's make a
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- [PRESS ROOM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/press-room/) - Welcome to our Press Room, your gateway to the latest news and resources from Wildlife Madagascar. We are a nonprofit, community-based conservation organization dedicated to preserving Madagascar's unique biodiversity and raising awareness about its conservation challenges. In this press room, you'll find materials to support your storytelling efforts, including a detailed organizational fact sheet, downloadable
- [CONSERVATION CHALLENGES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/conservation-challenges/) - Madagascar’s wildlife and its people face an uncertain future. Continued losses of wildlife, forests, habitats, and human livelihoods create a spiral of environmental degradation that can only lead to tragedy. Rural communities have been experiencing significant population growth but have little to no access to economic opportunities. The result has been overexploitation of species, deforestation,
- [CONTACT US](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/contact/) - Thank you for your interest in Wildlife Madagascar! If you have any questions, comments, or feedback about our organization, please feel free to email us at: info@wildlifemadagascar.org. We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you for your support in our mission to protect and conserve Madagascar’s unique wildlife and ecosystems. Together, we can
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR JOBS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-jobs/) - WORK WITH US JOIN US IN WORKING TO SAVE MADAGASCAR'S WILDLIFE AND HABITATS! At Wildlife Madagascar, every role contributes to an extraordinary mission—protecting Madagascar's unique wildlife and fostering thriving communities. By joining our team, you become part of a dedicated group of individuals working tirelessly to ensure a future where both people and nature flourish
- [DISCOVER MADAGASCAR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/discover-madagascar/) - A LAND OF WONDER ANIMALS PLANTS BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT CONSERVATION CHALLENGES
- [SCIENTIFIC STUDIES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news-and-stories/scientific-studies/) - Conservation research is vital to understanding Madagascar's wildlife. Here we provide a selection of published papers, book contributions, and communications.
- [MADAGASCAR STORIES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news-and-stories/madagascar-stories/)
- [PODCASTS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news-and-stories/podcasts/) - Listen to a Podcast! CELEBRATING LEMURS Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast Our own Dr. Tim Eppley and Tojo Lytah Razafinahefa talk about lemurs and Madagascar with host Jack Baker on Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast
- [NEWS AND STORIES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news-and-stories/) - Find the latest news, blog posts, events, activities, and publications from the team at Wildlife Madagascar.
- [Globe-horned Chameleon](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/globe-horned-chameleon/) - Globe-horned Chameleon Calumma globifer Globe-horned Chameleon – Madagascar’s Enigmatic Forest Dweller The Globe-horned Chameleon (Calumma globifer), also known as the Flat-casqued Chameleon, is a large species of chameleon endemic to isolated pockets of humid primary forest in eastern and southeastern Madagascar. Recognizable by its unique horn-like nasal protrusions and vibrant coloration, this chameleon is a
- [Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR)](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-field-sites/anjanaharibe-sud-special-reserve-assr/) - Wildlife Madagascar's first conservation field site is in the Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve in northeastern Madagascar, a location that is home to 13 species of lemurs, including the indri and the silky sifaka.
- [La Mananara Wildlife Madagascar Field Site](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-field-sites/la-mananara/) - Wildlife Madagascar's third conservation field site is La Mananara, a beautiful location known to be home to at least 10 lemur species, plus a variety of birds and herpetofauna.
- [Wildlife Madagascar Field Site Video Overview](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-overview/) - Welcome to Wildlife Madagascar 🌿 We are a science-based conservation organisation committed to safeguarding Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity through field research, habitat protection, and meaningful partnerships with local communities. Madagascar is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots—home to thousands of species found nowhere else on Earth. But it’s also one of the most threatened.
- [Silky Sifaka](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/silky-sifaka/) - Silky Sifaka Propithecus candidus Silky Sifaka – Madagascar’s Rare White Wonder The Silky Sifaka (Propithecus candidus) is a rare and critically endangered lemur found only in the forests of northeastern Madagascar. Known for its silky white fur, this arboreal primate moves gracefully through the treetops. Living in small social groups, it primarily feeds on leaves,
- [Rufous Brown Lemur](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/rufous-brown-lemur/) - Rufous brown lemur Eulemur rufus Rufous Brown Lemur – Madagascar’s Social Forager The Rufous Brown Lemur (Eulemur rufus) inhabits the dry and humid forests of western Madagascar. This medium-sized lemur sports reddish-brown fur and lives in social groups. Its diet includes fruits, leaves, nectar, and flowers. Habitat loss and fragmentation from human activities threaten its
- [White-fronted brown lemur](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/white-fronted-brown-lemur/) - White-fronted brown lemur Eulemur albifrons White-fronted Brown Lemur – Madagascar’s Forest Gardener The White-fronted Brown Lemur (Eulemur albifrons) lives in northern Madagascar’s forests and is named for its distinctive white forehead patch contrasting with brown fur. Active during the day, these lemurs live in social groups and play an important role in seed dispersal, helping
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/henri_raherinjatovo/) - Henri Raherinjatovo Student ResearcherLa Mananara Site Henri has several years of field work experience, conducting herpetofauna inventories at several sites throughout Madagascar. These include a distribution study of the Madagascan big-headed turtle with Durrell Madagascar in the northwest, as well as working with Wildlife Conservation Society in Makira Natural Park in the northeast. He has
- [INVASIVE SPECIES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/plants/invasive-species/) - An Invader: Silverleaf Desmodium Silverleaf desmodium (Desmodium uncinatum) is an invasive plant that poses a serious threat to Madagascar’s unique wildlife. Originally introduced for agricultural purposes, this fast-growing plant spreads aggressively and blankets the forest floor with dense, sticky foliage. Its leaves and seed pods are covered in tiny hook-like hairs that easily cling to
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/hanitriniaina-raharinirina/) - Hanitriniaina Raharinirina Student Researcher—La Mananara Site Hanitra is an early career conservationist and wildlife researcher with a focus on lemur behavior, habitat use, and conservation in Madagascar. Her research interests primarily revolve around understanding the ecological dynamics and behavioral ecology of lemur species, especially in anthropogenic habitats. Although Hanitra has worked on a variety of
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/falina-razafimamonjy/) - Falina Razafimamonjy Student Researcher—Namoroka Site Falina is an early career conservationist and wildlife researcher. She has gained field research experience in Ankarafantsika National Park, collecting data and evaluating the effects of fire on the abundance and behavior of Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli). She is also passionate about environmental education and wants to promote systems where
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/mamy-nestor-andriantsitohaina/) - Meet Mamy Nestor Andriantsitohaina, Wildlife Madagascar's Reforestation Specialist in Anjanaharibe-Sud, who brings nearly 10 years of conservation biology and plant ecology experience to his work.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/diary-randriamora/) - Diary Randriamora Student Researcher—Anjanaharibe-Sud Site Diary is passionate about Madagascar’s biodiversity, and since 2017, she has conducted fieldwork throughout many regions around the country, experiences that have allowed her to develop her technical and relational skills. She has approximately eight years of conservation and research experience, and for her Master's project, she evaluated the ecological
- [MADAGASCAR TOMATO FROG](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-tomato-frog/) - The Madagascar tomato frog gets its name from its tomato-red coloring—which is, in fact, a warning to potential predators that it is toxic, so stay away
- [OUR PURPOSE](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/our-purpose/) - Conservation success ultimately depends on the support and participation of local communities. To protect the most biologically diverse areas remaining in Madagascar, poverty and the increasing extraction and depletion of forests must be addressed. Wildlife Madagascar seeks to implement programs that address food security, training and education for local people, resource use, enterprise development, and
- [Wildlife Madagascar Strategic Plan 2025-2030](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-strategic-plan-2025-2030-2/) - By combining on-the-ground conservation work with community-driven strategies and scientific research, Wildlife Madagascar is building a scalable, sustainable model for conservation. These next five years are the launchpad, creating the conditions needed to achieve our decade-long vision for a Madagascar where both people and nature thrive.
- [BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/biodiversity-hotspot/) - There’s nowhere on Earth quite like Madagascar when it comes to the wealth and wonder of biodiversity. Scientists consider Madagascar to be one of the most endangered biodiversity hotspots on the planet. Even when compared with other hotspots, this region is considered a major conservation priority because of how exceptional and unique it is. Isolated
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/dr-antsonantenainarivony-goum-ononamandimby/) - Dr. Antsonantenainarivony (Goum) Ononamandimby Reforestation Strategist Goum's first field experience began 17 years ago when he was a student in the Department of Plant Biology and Ecology at the University of Antananarivo. Since then, he has worked extensively as an environmental consultant on ecological restoration, ecological monitoring, forest inventory, and environmental impact studies.In 2021, he
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/domohina-randrianarisoa/) - Domohina Randrianarisoa La Mananara Reforestation Specialist Domohina has over five years of conservation biology and plant ecology research experience. The majority of her fieldwork has focused on floristic inventories, ecological monitoring, ethnobotanical surveys, and plant reproduction. For her Master's project, she studied the germination and growth of the six Fabaceae tree species in Tsimanampetsotsa National
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/rojotiana-rojo-rakotoarisoa/) - Rojotiana Rojo Rakotoarisoa Student ResearcherLa Mananara Site Rojo has worked on a variety of lemur research projects over the last few years and is particularly interested in working on lemur genetics and lemur parasites. She worked as a research assistant at Berenty Reserve in southern Madagascar, carrying out data collection on the behavioral ecology of
- [TRAVEL](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/travel/) - Wildlife Madagascar is dedicated to creating sustainable ecotourism that supports both conservation and local communities. Traveling to Madagascar offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most biodiverse and stunning ecosystems, where you’ll be immersed in incredible landscapes and see rare wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Ecotourism provides a vital incentive to
- [NAMOROKA TSINGY CAMP](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/namoroka-tsingy-camp/) - Explore Namoroka National Park with Madagascar Classic Collection and Wildlife Madagascar Madagascar Classic Collection, Wildlife Madagascar’s ecotourism partner at Namoroka National Park, offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Madagascar’s most spectacular landscapes. Together, we run conservation and research programs at this remarkable site, with operations adjacent to the exclusive Namoroka Tsingy Camp. A
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/aline-woiwode/) - ALINE WOIWODE Intern Aline Woiwode is joining the Wildlife Madagascar team as a summer intern, to do translations of materials into French and to help out with social media. She is a high school student currently attending The Bishop’s School in San Diego. Aline is interested in subjects such as foreign languages, language arts, and
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/giorgia-castiello/) - GIORGIA CASTIELLO Student Researcher—Namoroka Site Giorgia is a PhD student in Evolutionary Biology at Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). Her research focuses on bioacoustic monitoring of bats and birds to assess how these species respond to various forest management practices. Using bioacoustic techniques, she aims to provide a deeper understanding of the effects of forest
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/caren-rasoarimanana/) - Caren Rasoarimanana Student Researcher—Namoroka Site Caren received an MSc in Zoology and Animal Biodiversity from the University of Antananarivo in Madagascar, and she has approximately five years of conservation and research experience. Most of her fieldwork has focused on the ecology of bats inhabiting Ankarana National Park in northern Madagascar, with a particular interest in
- [GIVING TUESDAY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/giving-tuesday/) - this Giving Tuesday Be a Lifeline for Madagascar’s Lemurs DONATE NOW Be Part of a Future Where Lemurs Thrive With 98% of lemur species threatened with extinction, Madagascar’s incredible primates are more vulnerable than ever. This Giving Tuesday, your support is a lifeline. By giving to Wildlife Madagascar, you’re assisting with reforesting critical habitats, preventing
- [LEMUR OVERVIEW](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/lemur-overview/) - Lemur Lore The story of lemurs begins over 70 million years ago, long before humans. This was a world when lemur-like animals, the planet’s first primates, roamed Africa along with the dinosaurs. The biggest known from the fossil record was a whopping 187 pounds and about the size of a gorilla. That’s a lot of
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/manitriniaina-arimanantena/) - Manitriniaina Arimanantena Student Researcher—Anjanaharibe-Sud Site Manitriniaina is early in his career as a biologist and conservationist. He has previously worked with the Malagasy NGO Vahatra to carry out species inventories of amphibians and reptiles, birds, and small mammals in Ambohitantely Special Reserve and Mantadia National Park. During that fieldwork, he also conducted various botanical plot
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/tolona-andrianasolo/) - Tolona Andrianasolo Permits and Logistics Coordinator Tolona has over 20 years of experience in biodiversity conservation and has conducted various studies on dwarf lemurs in southeastern Madagascar. For the past 14 years, she has served as an administrator and facilitator of Madagascar research programs carried out by faculty and students from the Department of Animal Ecology
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/matt-mcgee/) - MATT MCGEE Student Researcher – Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve Matt is currently a PhD student in the Razafindratsima Lab in the Integrative Biology department at UC Berkeley. He began his first field season at Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve in July 2024, where he is conducting lemur, bird, and arthropod surveys along an elevational gradient. Matt is interested
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/mandresy-rampanjato/) - Raoni-Mandresy Rampanjato Student Researcher – Namoroka Mandresy Rampanjato has a few years of conservation and research experience. He recently participated in the 2024 field school organized by the University of West England in Tsinjoarivo-Ambalaomby Protected Area, learning various data collection methods, not only on lemurs but also on other taxa such as tenrecs, invertebrates, and
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/aro-andriamanalina/) - Meet one of Wildlife Madagascar's student researchers, conducting studies in the Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR) field site.
- [MADAGASCAN FLYING FOX](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/madagascar-flying-fox/) - The largest bat species in Madagascar, the Madagascar flying fox feeds on fruits and nectar and plays an important role in the ecosystem distributing seeds.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/amie-wuchter/) - amie wuchter Student Researcher – Anjanaharibe-Sud Amie is a master’s student studying Social Research and Analysis at Montclair State University in New Jersey. In July 2024, Amie will be conducting her first-ever field research project in Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve, where she will use road surveys to learn more about the people passing through the reserve.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/fetra-maminirina-randrianarizaka-2/) - Meet Fetra Randrianarizaka, one of the student researchers working with Wildlife Madagascar to conduct lemur conservation studies in northeastern Madagascar.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/jean-michel-joany-tsiory-nambinina/) - Jean Michel “Joany” Tsiory Nambinina Student Researcher—Anjanaharibe-Sud Site Joany’s previous fieldwork has focused on the feeding ecology of diademed sifaka in the Tsinjoarivo-Ambalaomby Protected Area, gaining experience as a research assistant to international student projects through Northern Illinois University. In addition to research, he is a well-known orator (Mpikabary) going by the name “Joany Mic’alo”
- [IMAGES](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/images/) - INTERNATIONAL CHAMELEON DAY DOWNLOAD CHAMELEON SQUARE IMAGES HERE DOWNLOAD CHAMELEON IMAGES HERE LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/niony-mamy-koloina-rakotoarivelo/) - Meet Niony Mamy Koloina Rakotoarivelo, part of the team as one of Wildlife Madagascar's student researchers.
- [WM MEDIA REQUEST FORM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wm-media-request-form/) - To request assistance for broadcast, print, podcast, or social media coverage, or to arrange a visit to one of our Madagascar field sites, please kindly fill out the media request form. For any other inquiries, please contact us via email at info@wildlifemadagascar.org.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR FACT SHEET](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/wildlife-madagascar-fact-sheet/) - Purpose Wildlife Madagascar is committed to preserving and safeguarding Madagascar's unique biodiversity through a comprehensive strategy and collaborative efforts. We work closely with Malagasy communities to develop sustainable conservation solutions that benefit both the environment and local livelihoods. By fostering partnerships among individuals, local organizations, non-profits, and government agencies, we aim to create lasting change
- [MEDIA FAQs](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/media-faqs/) - How can I arrange a visit and/or production shoot at one of your conservation sites in Madagascar? If you are interested in visiting one or more of Wildlife Madagascar’s field sites, please fill out the Media Request Form. Our team will promptly respond to your request. Due to our heavy staff travel schedule, we recommend
- [LOGOS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/logos/) - WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR HORIZONTAL LOGO DOWNLOAD LOGO WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR VERTICAL LOGO DOWNLOAD LOGO INTERNATIONAL CHAMELEON DAY DOWNLOAD LOGO
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/jacques-rakotondranary/) - Meet Dr. Jacques Rakotondranary, Wildlife Madagascar's conservation program manager for the La Manarana field site.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/delaid-rasamisoa/) - Meet Wildlife Madagascar Conservation Project Manager Delaïd Claudin Rasamisoa.
- [PITTA-LIKE GROUND ROLLER](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/pitta-like-ground-roller/) - The pitta-like ground roller is a dapper, colorful little bird that forages for food on the ground, rarely makes noise, and is elusive and hard to spot.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/jenna-pyle-2/) - Jenna Pyle Media Librarian Jenna is currently a Wildlife Nutrition Assistant at the San Diego Zoo. She earned undergraduate degrees in Ecology and French from Purdue University. Jenna has also studied the diet and behavior of sifaka species in Southern Madagascar while attending San Diego State University, where she earned an MA in Applied Anthropology.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR TEAM](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/our-team/wildlife-madagascar-team/) - Delaïd Claudin Rasamisoa Project Manager Q&A with Delaïd Rasamisoa What draws you to a career in wildlife conservation? I have seen firsthand the continuing loss of habitat and wildlife throughout Madagascar, and, like the objectives of Wildlife Madagascar, I want to ensure the long-term existence of my country’s unique biodiversity. What is one of the most
- [BOARD OF DIRECTORS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/matt-steele-2/) - Matt Steele brings nearly 20 years of social media experience to his position on the Wildlife Madagascar board and has a passion for wildlife and conservation.
- [BOARD OF DIRECTORS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/jen-beening/) - Meet Jenn Beening, who has a wealth of experience in using social media to advance conservation causes.
- [MOSSY LEAF-TAILED GECKO](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/animals/mossy-leaf-tailed-gecko-2/) - The mossy leaf-tailed gecko has some of the most perfect camouflage of all reptile species. It mimics lichen, moss, bark, and leaves, making it practically invisible to the untrained eye!
- [PLANTS](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/plants/) - Madagascar is home to a vast array of plant and animal life, the majority of which is found nowhere else on Earth. This biodiversity is due in part to the island's long isolation from other landmasses. Madagascar split from Africa about 160 million years ago, and from India about 90 million years ago. This isolation allowed plants and animals
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## Events

- [Fourth Annual Birthday Bash](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/fourth-annual-birthday-bash/) - Celebrate conservation, community, and four incredible years of impact at Wildlife Madagascar’s Fourth Annual Birthday Bash on Saturday, September 19.
- [World Lemur Day](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/world-lemur-day-26/) - Every year on the last Friday of October, conservationists, zoos, and wildlife lovers around the world come together to celebrate World Lemur Day.
- [An Evening for Madagascar With Dr. Timothy Eppley at the Tennessee Aquarium](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/an-evening-for-madagascar-with-dr-timothy-eppley-at-the-tennessee-aquarium/) - Join Wildlife Madagascar and the Tennessee Aquarium for a special evening dedicated to the conservation of Madagascar’s extraordinary wildlife on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Guests will enjoy cocktails and appetizers, meet a resident radiated tortoise, and hear from the Aquarium’s experts before a featured presentation by Dr. Timothy Eppley, Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar, who will share insights from his fieldwork in Masoala National Park and beyond. A portion of the proceeds will support Wildlife Madagascar’s conservation efforts.
- [International Chameleon Day](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/international-chameleon-day-26/) - Celebrated every year on May 9, International Chameleon Day shines a global spotlight on one of Madagascar’s most remarkable and threatened groups of animals.
- [Rosé for Ringtails](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/rose-for-ringtails/) - Join Mission Wildlife for Rosé for Ringtails on June 14 at Rancho Guejito Vineyard — a vibrant celebration of lemurs, conservation, and community. With 95 percent of lemur species endangered, this special afternoon supports Wildlife Madagascar’s critical field work protecting wildlife and empowering local communities. Wine tasting, inspiring conservation stories, live animal ambassadors, and an exciting auction make this an event you will not want to miss.
- [For the Love of Lemurs: An Evening with Dr. Patricia Wright](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/for-the-love-of-lemurs-an-evening-with-dr-patricia-wright/) - Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Patricia Chapple Wright, one of the world’s leading primatologists and the first woman to receive the prestigious Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation.
- [December Donor Dinners   ](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/december-donor-dinners-2026/) - Our December Donor Dinners are our way of saying thank you to the community that makes our work possible.
- [WORLD LEMUR DAY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/world-lemur-day-2/) - WORLD LEMUR DAY is celebrated on the last Friday of October. This Year, that means halloween!
- [Wildlife Conservation Network Expo](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/wildlife-conservation-network-expo/) - We’re honored to exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Network Expo, where leading conservationists share their work and speak on the critical issues affecting endangered species around the globe.
- [Wildlife Madagascar 3rd Birthday Bash](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/wildlife-madagascar-3rd-birthday-celebration/) - Get ready for the 3rd Annual Wildlife Madagascar Birthday Bash!
- [Lemurs of Madagascar Book Event](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-book-event-4/) - Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Tim Eppley, esteemed lemur expert and Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar, as he unveils Lemurs of Madagascar, the definitive guide to these extraordinary primates.
- [International Chameleon Day](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/international-chameleon-day-2/) - International Chameleon Day celebrates and raises awareness about one of the planet’s most unique and engaging reptiles.
- [LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR BOOK EVENT - Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-book-event/) - Join us for a profound evening of exploration as esteemed lemur expert and Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar, Dr. Tim Eppley, presents Lemurs of Madagascar.
- [LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR BOOK EVENT - Palm Beach Zoo](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-book-event-3/) - Calling all wildlife enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting evening with Dr. Tim Eppley, lemur expert and Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar, as he takes you on a journey through Lemurs of Madagascar—the ultimate guide to these fascinating primates. Don't miss this chance to dive into the wild world of lemurs with one of the leading experts in the field!
- [LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR BOOK EVENT - Brevard Zoo](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-book-event-2/) - Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Tim Eppley, esteemed lemur expert and Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar, as he unveils Lemurs of Madagascar, the definitive guide to these extraordinary primates.
- [CHASING LEMURS BOOK EVENT](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/chasing-lemurs/) - Join us for an unforgettable evening at Wildlife Madagascar’s Book Event with renowned primatologist and author, Dr. Keriann McGoogan!
- [December Donor Dinners](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/december-donor-dinners/) - Wildlife Madagascar will host an exclusive holiday celebration to honor the generosity of its monthly donors and those who have contributed $500 or more in 2025.
- [Lemurs of Madagascar Book Event](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-book-event-202405/) - Join us on May 1 for a profound evening of exploration as esteemed lemur expert and Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar, Dr. Tim Eppley, presents Lemurs of Madagascar.
- [WORLD LEMUR DAY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/world-lemur-day/) - WORLD LEMUR DAY is celebrated on the last Friday of October every year.
- [WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR 2ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/2nd-birthday-celebration/) - This September will be Wildlife Madagascar’s second year, and we want to share the celebration with you!
- [Lemurs of Madagascar Presentation at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-presentation/) - Join us for a profound afternoon of exploration as esteemed lemur expert and Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar, Dr. Tim Eppley, presents Lemurs of Madagascar.
- [LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR PRESENTATION AT APENHEUL](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-presentation-at-apenheul/) - Join us for a profound afternoon of exploration as Dr. Tim Eppley, presents Lemurs of Madagascar.
- [THANK YOU DONOR DINNER](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/thank-you-donor-dinner/) - Join Us for a Special Holiday Thank You Dinner!
- [LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR PRESENTATION AT OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-presentation-at-oxford-brookes-university/) - Join us for a profound evening of exploration as Dr. Tim Eppley, presents Lemurs of Madagascar.
- [INTERNATIONAL CHAMELEON DAY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/international-chameleon-day/) - International Chameleon Day on May 9!
- [LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar/) - Join us for a profound evening of exploration as we welcome esteemed lemur expert, Dr. Tim Eppley, to the El Paso Zoo.
- [*SOLD OUT* LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR WITH DR TIM EPPLEY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-with-dr-tim-eppley/) - Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration with esteemed lemur expert Dr. Tim Eppley.
- [*SOLD OUT* LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR WITH DR. TIM EPPLEY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-with-dr-tim-eppley-3/) - Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration with esteemed lemur expert Dr. Tim Eppley.
- [*SOLD OUT* LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR WITH DR. TIM EPPLEY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/lemurs-of-madagascar-with-dr-tim-eppley-2/) - Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration with esteemed lemur expert Dr. Tim Eppley.
- [EARTH DAY](https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/earth-day/) - Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

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