Wildlife of Madagascar
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Madagascar is sometimes called "the eighth continent" for its distinct biogeography.
UnderstandAs Madagascar has been an isolated landmass for 88 million years, most species are unique to the island (80-90% endemic). New species are continuously found even in the 21st century.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Wildlife of Madagascar" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Mathias Appel, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons