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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-tourism locations.
Wildlife is the key draw for English-speaking visitors to
Madagascar. Enjoying nature couldn't be more different to
continental Africa. Rather than going out on safari to see the Big
Five from the safety of a jeep, in Madagascar you approach wildlife
on rainforest strolls, without fear of encountering dangerous
snakes or angry elephants. From its endearing lemurs and comical
chameleons to the endemic birds and bizarre insects, this is the
only guide to showcase the whole range of Madagascar's captivating
wildlife. It features lively descriptions of animals and their
behaviour - perfect for the interested layman - complemented by 280
sumptuous colour photographs. A 'Habitats and Hotspots' chapter
details the island's various ecosystems and presents concise
information on where best to see fascinating species, helping
readers choose which parks and reserves to visit - from Masoala and
Ranomafana to Ifaty and Berenty. An incredible 90% of Madagascar's
plants and animals are unique to the world's oldest island.
Accordingly, this guide also tells the story of how Madagascar came
to be so different from the rest of the world, and why evolution
took a different tangent to create such an extraordinary and
unparalleled array of creatures. Read about Madagascar's remarkable
chameleon diversity: half the world's species occur here, including
the smallest and largest. And prepare to be astonished by an orchid
with a ridiculously long nectary tube that prompted Charles Darwin
to correctly predict that there would be a moth that had evolved an
equally absurd 30-cm-long tongue to reach it. As a practical guide
to help you plan your dream wildlife trip to this special
destination, Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife is readable, user-friendly
and inspiring; as a souvenir, it's unbeatable.
A new, thoroughly updated 13th 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 more than 15
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 contributions from over 50
specialists in a book which has been the most authoritative guide
to the country for three decades. It covers national parks and
protected areas and includes itineraries to suit all interests and
budgets, plus details of around 1,000 hotels and restaurants.
Madagascar is like nowhere else on earth. It is fascinating not
only zoologically and botanically, but culturally, linguistically,
historically and geologically. This vast island is the fourth
largest in the world and also the oldest, which partly explains why
it has evolved into an incredible hotspot for biodiversity, with a
truly unique flora and fauna that is more than 80% endemic to the
island, and with new species being described virtually on a daily
basis. Madagascar is also the only place where you can see wild
lemurs. Almost a quarter of the world's 450-or-so primates exist
only here. With Bradt's Madagascar you can visit tropical
rainforest and seek out its incredible flora and fauna; explore
otherworldly eroded limestone spires, most famously at Tsingy de
Bemaraha National Park - Madagascar's most striking landscape;
discover the beach-fringed islands around Nosy Be with their
fabulous scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, whale-watching and
fishing; and make the most of a host of adventuring and sporting
possibilities, including surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, rock
climbing, tree climbing, caving, river trips, mountain biking,
distance running, quad biking and hiking. Also covered are the
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ambohimanga, the renowned Avenue des
Baobabs, one of the country's most photographed scenes, and
information on the best birdwatching spots: Madagascar has almost
300 avian species, with a high proportion of endemics, including
five whole endemic families.
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