Tag Archives: Mantadia

One Last Trip – “Lemur Island”

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Tom (Admin)

Given today’s justifiable flak surrounding the keeping of pet lemurs or the existence of lemur “petting zoos” that rely on capturing lemurs from the wild, Madagascar’s “Lemur Island” (officially “Vakona Private Reserve”) near Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is seen by some … Continue reading →

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Madagascar’s Mantadia National Park: the Lemurs

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Tom (Admin)

Normally when we go on a trip somewhere, we end up with 6-10 really good photos worth sharing, which give an overall impression of the experience.  But I have been stalling on this post because the number of close-up lemur … Continue reading →

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Madagascar: Paying Attention to the Little Things

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Tom (Admin)

Walking through the jungle in Madagascar in search of lemurs, it’s easy to overlook the little things…and trample them underfoot.  Bugs, tiny plants, lizards.  There are upwards of 100,000 species of insects in Madagascar.  We didn’t see the long-necked giraffe … Continue reading →

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Exploring Madagascar’s Jungles at Night

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

If you ever find yourself in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar, be sure and check out the “night walk”.  You can hire a tour guide who will walk you down a quiet, dark road flanked by thick jungle, and alert … Continue reading →

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