This reference aims to teach English learners new vocabulary while exploring the fascinating animals of Madagascar. The island’s isolation has led to the evolution of many species found nowhere else on Earth.
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List of Madagascar Animals
Some of the animals that you can find in Madagascar are:
- Lemur
- Radiated Tortoise
- Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
- Pit
- Nosy Hara Chameleon
- Madagascar Long-eared Owl
- Aye Aye
- Tomato Frog
- Sifaka of Verreaux
- Malagasy Porron
- Giraffe Weevil
- Tenrec
- Indri
- Painted Mantella
- Fossa
- Madagascar Fody
- Subantarctic Fur Seal
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
- Boa
- Comet Moth
- Giant Day Gecko
- Rockhopper Penguin
- Panther Chameleon
Madagascar Animals with Facts & Pictures
Next, we describe some Madagascar animals with their characteristics:
Lemur
It is also known as the ring-tailed lemur. This mammal belongs to the order of primates, among which it is considered one of the smallest in the world. It is characterized by having a body similar to that of a squirrel and stands out for its athletic abilities and highly social behavior.
The lemur has a long tail that allows it to balance and change direction as it moves through tree branches. It is an omnivorous animal, its diet includes fruits, insects, reptiles, and birds.
Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
It is a skillful species when it comes to camouflaging itself with the leaves of its habitat. It has an arched body with stipes that cover its skin, its tail is similar to a folded leaf, which helps it hide among the foliage.
The color of the gecko can vary, but the most common is that it appears in brown tones with tiny black spots. This animal is a nocturnal and oviparous species.
Aye Aye
It has a curious appearance. Despite looking like a rodent, it is the largest nocturnal primate in the world. It is characterized by having elongated and curved fingers, which it uses to get insects in deep and difficult to reach places, such as the trunk of trees.
The species has gray fur and has a long, bushy tail. As for its location, it is only found in Madagascar, specifically on the east coast and in the forest of the northwest.
Sifaka of Verreaux
It is a species of white primate with a black face, it has a long tail that allows it to jump between the trees with great agility. Inhabits tropical jungles and desert areas.
It is territorial, but at the same time social, so they are grouped in groups of up to 12 members. They feed on leaves, branches, nuts, and fruit.
Indri
It is the largest lemur in the world, measuring up to 70 centimeters and weighing 10 kilos. Their fur varies from dark brown to white with black spots. It is characterized by remaining with the same partner that it has chosen until its death. It feeds on the nectar of trees, as well as nuts and fruits.
Tenrec
It is a mammal with a long snout and a body covered with small spikes that it uses to defend itself. He has the ability to communicate through a sound that he makes by rubbing different parts of his body, which even helps him to get a partner.
It can be found in the humid tropical forest that exists in Madagascar, where it feeds on earthworms.
Fossa
Fossa are found only on the island of Madagascar, off the coast of Africa. They are primarily found in the island’s forests, but can also be found in grasslands and other habitats.
Fossa are solitary animals and are primarily active at night. They are skilled hunters and feed on a variety of prey, including lemurs, rodents, and birds. Fossa are also known for their unusual mating behavior, where males and females will make a series of calls to each other before mating. Fossa are considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting.
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