A special type of lemur found only in Madagascar, just like all other lemurs. It lives in the rainforests of the Masoala Peninsula, which is on the northeastern side of the island. The red ruffed lemur is named for its thick, reddish-brown fur, which covers most of its body. It also has a black face, […]

Famous for its incredible camouflage, which makes it look almost exactly like a dead leaf

Has the ability to produce a foul-smelling secretion from glands located near its eyes

Loud birds with a distinct three-note whistling sound

Known for their vibrant colors, which can change rapidly in response to their environment, mood, or social interactions

A fluffy, little bundle of sunshine hopping through the trees!

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

The loss of their homes, coupled with hunting for bushmeat, has pushed them to the brink of extinction

Its small horn-like bump on its nose helps differentiate it from similar chameleon species

The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer

Meet the bamboo “pruner” of Madagascar

Famous for their incredible ability to change colors and bulging eyes that can move in different directions at the same time

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

A live emoji — can frown, yawn, and grimace!

Capable of making long leaps, thanks to their powerful hind legs

One of Madagascar’s most striking and colorful amphibians

A ‘Critically Endangered’ expert fish hunter of Madagascar

Beautiful but toxic—not to humans though

Its subspecies “dilutus” is rare and likely near extinction

The only ibis species that is endemic to the island of Madagascar

Its large eyes are equipped with highly sensitive retinas, which allow it to see in low light conditions

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam

Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world

Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name

As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary

With a robust body adorned in iridescent hues of emerald and turquoise, it is an underwater jewel that dazzles the eye

Meet the world’s smallest mammal but a fierce predator

These gentle giants are making a big comeback and now there are lots of them to see and meet!

Their population distribution is often associated with human settlements as they are comfortable in both agricultural and urban habitats

African darters or ‘snakebirds’ are expert underwater fishermen equipped with stealth, diving skills, and a spear-like bill

An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump

These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight

The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe

This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean

The humongous bird with the largest wing span of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) – seems straight out of a fantasy movie

This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface

This bird holds a Guinness book of world records to its name

The iconic and elegant bird with a curved pink bill is known for turning heads

Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability

They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship

These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks

The hammerheads of the bird kingdom

These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant

This timid, dove-like bird is found only in the last remaining primary rainforests of Madagascar

Like its largely flightless sister species, white-breasted mesites make use of camouflage as their first line of defense

As its name implies, this species is adapted to the thorny desert thickets along the southwest coast of Madagascar

The Cuckoo Roller is seen as a good omen – particularly by couples in love!

Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell

Native to Africa, it is the best-known bird of its family, broadly introduced as domesticated species

At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car

Endemic to the evergreen forests of Madagascar, widest-distributed of its family

As the name suggests, this whitish stork has a bright red face and a distinctively long yellow bill

An unrushed flyboy from Africa

This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface

One of the very few birds with an upturned bill

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

This bird has learned how to use a spear and made it an extension of itself

This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history

Looks no less than a renaissance masterpiece

The most elegant of all godwit species

Most common of right whales, cruising the southern oceans

Has extremely sensitive auditory senses that are capable of locating prey that is as small as a termite

Endemic to Madagascar and its apex predator

Highly recognizable lemur due to its black and white ringed tail

Thought to be extinct in 1933, it was rediscovered in 1957

Has a laryngeal air sac, which allows them to sing loud, distinctive songs that can be heard from 2 km (1.2 miles) away

Once thought to be the same species as Sahafary sportive lemurs until molecular and cytogenetic analyses showed their genetic differences in the early 2000s

One of the world’s smallest primates, the head and body length is less than 6.5cm (2.5 in), and it weighs only about 30g (1.06 oz)

The mysterious diver of the ocean is the largest and only sea turtle without a hard shell and scales

With fewer than 100 individuals alive, the species could go extinct in a matter of just a few years

A Critically Endangered “rockstar” tortoise native to the land of Madagascar

A giant chameleon native to the lands of Madagascar

Earth’s biggest chameleon by weight and a contender for largest by length

With a body length of only 13mm (0.5 in), it is the smallest reptile on earth

The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America

One of the most iconic animals of Africa and the second largest reptile on earth

Agricultural practices & charcoal production pose threats to these large red Madagascar natives