Madagascar – priceless wildlife amidst economic poverty

Madagascar is among the poorest nations on earth, being far off trade routes, having few natural resources, with a rapidly expanding population and governed by a long line of corrupt politicians.

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However due to its evolutionary history, the island of Madagascar is one of the Worlds biological hotspots. Its unique landscapes contain a cauldron of biological diversity, unlike anywhere else on the planet.

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