𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐚'𝐬 𝐓𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐲 Jagged, tsingy cliffs rise from the dry forest, and an astonishing array of wildlife thrives in Madagascar’s most dramatic landscape. Namoroka is home to the Critically Endangered Decken’s sifaka, the elusive Tsiombikibo sportive lemur, the tiny Namoroka leaf chameleon, and a stunning diversity of birds and reptiles. From the Madagascar flying fox to red and fat-tailed dwarf lemurs, this rugged terrain is a ha

𝕊𝕚𝕗𝕒𝕜𝕒 𝕊𝕥𝕪𝕝𝕖 Fluffy, flashy, and fearless—meet the diademed sifaka (𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢)! With its silvery crown, golden arms, and dramatic black face, this stunning lemur is one of Madagascar’s most eye-catching species. Unfortunately, it is also Critically Endangered! Filmed at our field site in La Mananara, this clip briefly captures its signature move: powerful, graceful leaps through the treetops like a forest ballerina. Don’t blink—you’ll miss the magic! #lemur

Almost two years ago, Wildlife Madagascar began with an epic adventure. Co-founders Lytah Razafimahefa and Debra Erickson embarked on a 9-hour hike, crossing over 20 waterways—half of it in the dark—covering 7.5 miles. The journey was so challenging that a second day of hiking was required to reach their potential field site. In just 12 hours, they learned that anything worth saving in Madagascar takes two days to reach. Fast forward two years, and Wildlife Madagascar actively protects about 150

Animals in Madagascar

Wacky Weekend: Animals of Madagascar

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 The haunting calls of the indri echo through the canopy in the lush rainforests of La Mananara, while dazzling diademed sifaka and elusive globe-horned chameleons move through the trees. This extraordinary site is full of life—and full of discoveries. Our researchers recently observed all four species of Malagasy carnivores here, proving just how much there is still to learn about this biodiverse are

Overview: Madagascar Conservation Programs - Duke Lemur Center

Happy World Lemur Day! Northern bamboo lemurs, as their name suggests, love bamboo. This lemur species, as well as 12 others, are found at our first field site at Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve in northeast Madagascar. We are excited to partner with a recognized and esteemed organization in our work: Lemur Conservation Network. They have been doing great work in Madagascar for many years and we are so pleased that we will combine our efforts and do even more to protect wildlife in this importa