In 1989, a book written by Martin E. Nicoll and Olivier Langrand was published on the protected areas of Madagascar, which heralded in a new era of conservation for this island nation. In the subsequent three decades, there was an important increase in inventories and studies on Madagascar’s terrestrial biota. This work led to significant changes in the systematics of Malagasy plants and animals, a large percentage unique to the island, and a notable augmentation in knowledge on Malagasy b...

A new, thoroughly updated 12th edition of Bradt's Madagascar, the leading and most comprehensive guide to this unique island nation, written by Hilary Bradt, who first visited in 1976 and has returned roughly 35 times, and Daniel Austin, who has visited 12 times and continues to travel there annually. Bradt's Madagascar is by far the most thorough guide to the country in English and is written and updated by established experts whose unparalleled knowledge of Madagascar combines with contr...

Off the coast of mainland Africa lies the island nation of Madagascar. The people of this island share the land with a wide variety of wildlife. In this leveled title, each chapter teaches fluent readers about a different aspect of life on the island. Vibrant photos offer a visual, and special features such as a recipe, an activity, and a timeline bring Madagascar to life for readers!

This new, fifth edition of Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife, first published over 25 years ago, celebrates the unique fauna of this remarkable Indian Ocean island. Written by naturalist tour-leaders and Madagascar experts, and aimed at visitors and natural-history enthusiasts alike, this guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect both the latest discoveries - on an island where new species for science are continuously discovered - and the latest developments at the country's top wildlife-tour...

Madagascar is home to many natural wonders, from rainforests with "singing" lemurs and giant chameleons to a huge shallow lake. The island nation is also known for vanilla beans and diverse cuisine. Discover the culture, history, and future outlook of this vibrant country.

'An enchanting book…poignant and passionate.'Geographical'A captivating and absorbing account.'Sir David AttenboroughMadagascar is one of the world's natural jewels, with over ninety per cent of its wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Few people knew it better than the pioneering primatologist and conservationist, Alison Jolly. Thank You, Madagascar is her eyewitness account of the extraordinary biodiversity of the island, and the environme...

Joseph Mullens' "Twelve Months in Madagascar" invites readers into an intricate tapestry of observations and reflections captured during his year-long sojourn in this enchanting island nation. With a keen, yet humble literary style, Mullens deftly balances vivid descriptions of the landscape, rich cultural traditions, and the multifaceted lives of the Malagasy people. His writing not only encapsulates his personal experiences but also situates them within the broader context of colonial en...

Madagascar is an island nation off of Africa's southeast coast. After Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo, Madagascar is the fourth-largest island in the world by area. Although being just around 250 miles (400 km) from the continent of Africa, Indonesia, more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) to the east, is where most of Madagascar's population originates.A land ornamented with immaculate beaches, verdant jungles, bulging golden lemurs, and the villages of long-gone French colonies comes...

Madagascar is the third largest island in the world, about 1,000 miles long, by 375 at its widest part, with an average breadth of about 250 miles. It has an area of about 230,000 square miles, so that it is almost four times the size of England and Wales, or two and a half times that of Great Britain and Ireland, or seven times the size of Scotland! This important island is situated in the Indian Ocean, and separated from the east coast of Africa by the Mozambique Channel, which is some 2...

On the 8th of September 1869, a religious revolution took place in Madagascar. The priests and diviners of the idol Kelimaláza came to the Queen, and urged that, like her predecessors, she should again take the idol into her palace, and place her whole kingdom under its protection. The Queen had, from the commencement of her reign, eighteen months before, taken her stand as a Christian; and in the previous February, in the presence of her people, had been baptized as a Christian. Her husba...

Note: The Wildlife of the World series are high resolution, interactive colour eBooks designed to be read on tablets such as Apple, Windows, Android and Fire. They are not suitable for black and white readers or screens less than 8 inches (go to wildlifeoftheworld.com and select 'ebooks explained' or message the author for full compatibility information.)In this interactive eBook in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lans...

An analysis of how the complex rituals of Sahafatra culture are used to transform a once barren landscape into agricultural land.