Tag: Madagascar
What's inside this crater in Madagascar?
Right in the center of the island nation of Madagascar there’s a strange, almost perfectly circular geological structure. It covers a bigger area than the city of Paris — and at first glance, it looks completely empty. But right in the center of that stru...
Meet One of the World’s Rarest Lemurs
Deep in the forests of Madagascar, one woman is rewriting the fate of a lemur species once thought to be lost. The greater bamboo lemur was on the brink of extinction — until Maholy Ravaloharimanitra. Through years of relentless dedication, community cons...
The Baobab Tree – A Universe Of Its Own
In the tropical dry forests of Madagascar, the baobab tree plays a vital role. It’s especially important during times of drought, which all forest-dwellers have had to adapt to. But these ancient trees are also highly endangered.
Rare Animal From Madagascar Born at Nashville Zoo
The Nashville Zoo welcomed a male spotted fanaloka pup to its care, weighing only one-quarter of a pound.
Vanilla Is The 2nd Most Expensive Spice. So Why Do Madagascar's Farmers Live In Poverty?
Vanilla is one of the world's most expensive spices because it's so labor-intensive to grow.