Table of Contents

An Introduction to the Wildlife of Madagascar
What's in a Name?

HABITATS AND RESERVES
Rainforest; Dry Deciduous Forest; The Southern Region

MAMMALS
Lemurs; Carnivores: Civets and Mongooses; Tenrecs; Rodents; Bats

BIRDS
Endemic Oddities; Rarities and Rediscoveries

REPTILES AND FROGS
Reptiles; Frogs

INVERTEBRATES
6-600 Legs; Butterflies and Moths; Spiders; Squashy Things

Madagascar at Night
Camouflage
Further Reading
Index

Features
Evolution
The Malagasy and their Environment
The Orchid and the Moth
A shot in the dark
Photography

About the Author

Hilary Bradt is the founder of Bradt Travel Guides. As an author, lecturer and tour leader, she has visited Madagascar on more than 20 occasions. Nick Garbutt is a zoology graduate with a special interest in Madagascar, making numerous visits to investigate and photograph the island's natural history and to lead wildlife tours. His photographs have been highly commended in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Derek Schuurman is a keen naturalist working for Rainbow Tours who specialise in Madagascar.

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