Argh, Argh: 17th-Century Pirate Treasure Discovered in Madagascar

Argh, Argh: 17th-Century Pirate Treasure Discovered in Madagascar

The underwater archaeologists who found the treasure suspect that it belonged to Scottish pirate William Kid

Baby Lemur Thriving at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo in the US

Baby Lemur Thriving at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo in the US

The baby lemur is a girl, caretakers say it spends most of its time exploring the world around it on its mother's back

Woburn Safari Park in the UK Welcomes Three Baby Ring-Tailed Lemurs

Woburn Safari Park in the UK Welcomes Three Baby Ring-Tailed Lemurs

The young lemurs were born to two females, Koko and Krinidy, earlier this year

Houston Zoo Welcomes Really Tiny Gecko

Houston Zoo Welcomes Really Tiny Gecko

The small lizard hatched at said facility this past February 17

Lemurs in Madagascar Are Running Out of Space to “Move It Move It”

Lemurs in Madagascar Are Running Out of Space to “Move It Move It”

Conservationists warn that habitat loss threatens ring-tailed lemurs in Madagascar

Conservationists Tattoo Tortoises to Make Them Less Appealing to Traffickers

Conservationists Tattoo Tortoises to Make Them Less Appealing to Traffickers

Ploughshare tortoises only live in Madagascar, are critically endangered

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 26th, 2013
Sonar Mapping Caused the Stranding of Nearly 100 Melon-Headed Whales

Sonar Mapping Caused the Stranding of Nearly 100 Melon-Headed Whales

Investigation links sonar mapping to mass whale stranding for the first time ever

Picture of the Day: Lemur in Madagascar Snaps Selfie

Picture of the Day: Lemur in Madagascar Snaps Selfie

The primate was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Simone Sbaraglia

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 18th, 2013
Over 1,000 Critically Endangered Tortoises Seized in Just 3 Months' Time

Over 1,000 Critically Endangered Tortoises Seized in Just 3 Months' Time

The tortoises were all rescued during trafficking attempts

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 29th, 2013
Locusts Plague Madagascar, Threaten Food Security

Locusts Plague Madagascar, Threaten Food Security

The UN estimates $41M (€32M) will have to be spent on dealing with the problem

Two New Species of Mouse Lemurs Discovered in Madagascar

Two New Species of Mouse Lemurs Discovered in Madagascar

The animals currently inhabit Madagascar's eastern regions

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 20th, 2012
Madagascar Has New Natural Park, Helps Protect Various Lemur Species

Madagascar Has New Natural Park, Helps Protect Various Lemur Species

The country is applauded for its efforts to safeguard biodiversity

Underwater Blind Creatures Amaze Scientists [VIDEO]

Underwater Blind Creatures Amaze Scientists [VIDEO]

Madagascar's underwater caves are home to some utterly weird species

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 3rd, 2012
High-Tech Research Center Now Studies Madagascar's Wildlife

High-Tech Research Center Now Studies Madagascar's Wildlife

Built at the edge of the rainforest, the facility is aimed at environmental protection

30 Indonesian Women Settled Madagascar

30 Indonesian Women Settled Madagascar

The colonization occurred only about 12 centuries ago

Study Shows Eating Endangered Species Is OK for Kids

Study Shows Eating Endangered Species Is OK for Kids

Malnourished kids who eat more wildlife are less prone to iron-deficiency anemia

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 6th, 2011
Madagascar Reveals 615 New Species

Madagascar Reveals 615 New Species

 
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