Tag Archives: Madagascar

Why Are There So Many Lemurs?

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

There are about 100 species of lemur and they all live on Madagascar.  This is the 4th largest island in the world and is about the size of France.  Still, being the only location for ALL 100-ish species of lemur … Continue reading →

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Critically Endangered: The Golden Bamboo Lemur

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Madagascar has tons of lemurs, which makes it difficult to do posts on them.  That being said, I really wanted to mention the Golden Bamboo Lemur at some point.  Due to habitat destruction and hunting, they are considered critically endangered … Continue reading →

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Tenrecs!

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

In Madagascar, there is a type of animal called a Tenrec.  There are different types due to how they have evolved.  I believe they are rodents and there 29 species with most of them being on or around Madagascar.  So, … Continue reading →

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