Authors: Nick Garbutt, Hilary Bradt, Derek Schuurman
3rd edition • OCTOBER 2008
176 PAGES • 176 PAGES OF COLOUR PHOTOS • 1 MAP
ISBN: 978 1 84162 245 3
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Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs throughout, Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the unique fauna of a remarkable island. Featuring over 250 species – from lemurs to millipedes – this guide is ideal for natural history enthusiasts and travellers alike. Newly discovered species and recently protected habitats are all covered in this fully revised edition. Also included is practical advice on visiting the key national parks and reserves plus special features on the evolution, camouflage, night-time wildlife and conservation issues.
• Fully updated and expanded to show the changes that have taken place in Madagascar, both in conservation successes and in the discovery of new species
• Over 275 colour photographs — the vast majority of which are new
• Practical tips for wildlife watching and photography
• Madagascar was voted the 2nd most exciting destination by readers of Wanderlust magazine
Once described as 'Noah's Ark adrift in the Indian Ocean', the list of endemic species here is extraordinary: 97% of animals are unique to the island, and over half of the birds. Most visitors who come to Madagascar list wildlife viewing as their main objective, and the authorities are steadily adding to the number of national parks and protected areas so tourists can be confident of seeing lemurs, chameleons and other prime attractions.
Capital City: Antananarivo
Currency: Ariary
Language: Malagasy, French, some English spoken
International Telephone Code: +261
ISBN-10: 1841622451
ISBN-13: 9781841622453
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"Informative and reader-friendly…the photographs are of outstanding quality." African Wildlife
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Table of Contents
An Introduction to the Wildlife of Madagascar
What’s in a Name?
HABITATS AND RESERVES Rainforest; Dry Deciduous Forest; The Southern Region
MAMMALS Lemurs; Carnivores: Civets and Mongooses; Tenrecs; Rodents; Bats
BIRDS Endemic Oddities; Rarities and Rediscoveries
REPTILES AND FROGS Reptiles; Frogs
INVERTEBRATES 6-600 Legs; Butterflies and Moths; Spiders; Squashy Things
Madagascar at Night
Camouflage
Further Reading
Index
Features
Evolution
The Malagasy and their Environment The Orchid and the Moth A shot in the dark Photography
About the Authors
Hilary Bradt is the founder of Bradt Travel Guides. As an author, lecturer and tour leader, she has visited Madagascar on more than 20 occasions. Nick Garbutt is a zoology graduate with a special interest in Madagascar, making numerous visits to investigate and photograph the island's natural history and to lead wildlife tours. His photographs have been highly commended in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Derek Schuurman is a keen naturalist working for Rainbow Tours who specialise in Madagascar.
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