Madagascar is the center of endemic wildlife, which makes up most of the fauna of the island. The fact that the island remained in relative isolation after breaking off from the Gondwana supercontinent ensured that nature would flourish without human impact until about 2,000 years ago.
About 75% of all animals found in Madagascar are native species.
All known species of lemurs live only in Madagascar.
Due to isolation, many animals living in the African mainland, such as lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, monkeys and antelopes, did not come to Madagascar.
More than 2/3 of the world’s chameleons live on the island.
mammals
crowned lemur
lemur vari
Lemur cat
Gapalemur
Fossa
Madagascar bat
striped tenrec
Sifaka walnut
Indri white-fronted
Voalavo
ring-tailed mungo
Egyptian mongoose
bush pig
Insects
Madagascar comet
Madagascar hissing cockroach
giraffe weevil
Spider Darwin
Reptiles and snakes
panther chameleon
Fantasy leaf-tailed gecko
Madagascar leaf-nosed snake
Belttail
Dromikodrias
Malagasy blunt-nosed snake
Big-eyed snake
Amphibians
frog tomato
black mantella
Birds
red fudi
Madagascar long-eared owl
Madagascar dive
Blue Madagascar Cuckoo
Grey-headed lovebird
Madagascar eagle
Barn owl Madagascar
Madagascar pond heron
Marine life
fin whale
Blue whale
Striped Eden
Humpback whale
southern whale
pygmy sperm whale
killer whale
Orca pygmy
dugong
Conclusion
The different types of habitat on the island include:
All animals, birds and insects have adapted to their environment; With such a diverse environment, it is natural to have a rich variety of living organisms.
The nature of Madagascar is facing threats, species are on the verge of extinction, mainly due to the illegal animal trade and loss of habitat due to urbanization. Many species, including chameleons, snakes, geckos and turtles, face the threat of extinction.
