15-Day Birding

15-Day Birding Embark on an unforgettable 15-day birding tour in Madagascar, a biodiversity hotspot that is home to a wide array of unique and endemic bird species. This itinerary will take you to various birding hotspots across the island, allowing you to witness the stunning avian diversity that Madagascar has to offer. Day 1-3: Antananarivo […]

Lemurs of Madagascar

Lemurs of Madagascar   Collared Brown Lemur Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur White-fronted Brown Lemur Fulvus Rufus Lemur White-belted Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur Blue-eyed Black Lemur Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur Southern Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur Mongoose Lemur Red Ruffed Lemur Ring-tailed Lemur Mouse Lemur Silky Sifaka Aye-aye Indri-indri Red-bellied Lemur Bamboo Lemur Coquerel’s Sifaka Crowned Lemur Find a lemur expedition […]

Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur (Cheirogaleus medius)

Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur (Cheirogaleus medius)   The Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur (Cheirogaleus medius), also known as the lesser dwarf lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur, or spiny forest dwarf lemur, is a unique primate endemic to Madagascar. Here are some fascinating facts about this lemur: Hibernation: It is the only primate known to hibernate for an extended period of time, […]

Bamboo Lemur

Golden Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur aureus) The Golden Bamboo Lemur also known as the Hapalemur aureus, is a medium-sized lemur endemic to the southeastern rainforests of Madagascar. Discovered in 1985, this lemur is notable for its ability to ingest significant amounts of cyanide from its primary food source, the giant bamboo, without suffering any ill effects. This remarkable adaptation […]

Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus)

Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus) The Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus) is a species of lemur that is endemic to the dry deciduous forests of the northern tip of Madagascar. They are relatively small lemurs, measuring 31–36 cm (12–14 in) in length and weighing around 2 kg (4.4 lb), with a tail length of about 42–51 cm (17–20 in). Crowned Lemurs […]

Red Ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra)

Red Ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra) The Red Ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra) is a stunning primate native to Madagascar, specifically found in the rainforests of the Masoala Peninsula in the northeast of the island. This species is one of the largest primates in Madagascar, with a body length of about 53 cm (21 in), a tail length of […]

Mongoose Lemur (Eulemur mongoz)

Mongoose Lemur (Eulemur mongoz)   The Mongoose Lemur (Eulemur mongoz) is a small primate in the family Lemuridae, native to Madagascar and introduced to the Comoros Islands. These arboreal animals are known for their pointed faces, long, bushy tails, dark-brown upper parts, and pale bellies. Males have reddish beards, while females have white beards. Mongoose Lemurs live in family […]

Southern Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur

Southern Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur The Southern Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur is not a recognized subspecies of the Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata). The three recognized subspecies of the Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur are: Varecia variegata variegata – the nominate subspecies. Varecia variegata editorum – also known as Hill’s Ruffed Lemur. Varecia variegata subcincta – known as the White-belted Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur. […]

White-belted Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur

White-belted black-and-white Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata subcincta) The White-belted Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata subcincta) is one of the three subspecies of the Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur, which is an endangered species native to Madagascar. Description: This particular subspecies is known for its distinctive white belt-like marking. These lemurs are the largest members of the Lemuridae family, with […]