Invertebrates

The invertebrates of Madagascar Madagascar is an island that is not only home to many extraordinary mammals, birds and reptiles, but also to many insects and other invertebrates. Estimates regarding the numbers vary widely, but usually researchers talk about the fact that Madagascar is probably home to more than 100,000 different species. [...]

Birds

The remarkable bird life in Madagascar When it comes to the animal world on Madagascar, the focus is usually on the various mammals of the island nation. However, Madagascar also has numerous bird species. Researchers currently speak of a total of around 280 different bird species that are native to Madagascar. Around half of these have been classified as endemic. Ornithologists feel [...]

Amphibians

Ambibia Frogs Amphibians Madagascar has produced an almost incalculable variety of frogs: more than 400 species have been described so far and new ones are constantly being added. Considering the extremely small range of some species (e.g. the golden frog Mantella auritiaca lives only in a single swamp area in Analamazoatra), we can expect many exciting new discoveries, since the [...]

Reptiles

The reptiles on Madagascar For all lovers of lizards, geckos, iguanas and co. Madagascar proves to be a true paradise. Every year numerous researchers, herpetologists and lizard lovers come to Madagascar to observe the numerous different species in the wild. The reptile diversity on Madagascar is almost unique in this world, because nowhere else could so many [...]

Mammals

The diversity of mammals in Madagascar Madagascar is a country that is home to an exciting variety of animal species. Mammals usually hold the greatest appeal for visitors, as many of the animals living in Madagascar are cute, cute, or at least extraordinary in the extreme. The number of mammals in Madagascar is small compared to [...]