This Monday is actual Monday of my life . Actually just in this new 2022 year . From Beginning of Jan to this March , everything is going like snail or sloth speed but today i experience actual Monday. The day begin with lots of burden of last day. Thought it was Sunday, but i think someone removed my relaxed button from there.
Yesterday at twelve noon we come to know that cousin maternal grand father passed away and my family have to attend there last riot. Though i was not so much connected with them, but my mom was closed to them and she was depressed so whole environment turned out to be low . They lived in village area and they were too much orthodox mentality person, so we have not much communication. So i was sad but not that much.
But with every elder person loss make me worried about life . I get slow in my personal life and most of time i start to think , that we are the next generation, so i have to become responsible towards my own life but for my family too. But when last night when it was twelve in night , i cant sleep . Im always scared to stay alone at home.
But with new day , everything start refreshing. So i tried to focus on my work.
As dad is not with me today, so i have to start early morning everything and around six in evening im still busy with my laptop. And if i speak true than i feeling messed up, and cant guess that what im upto.
So lets take small coffee break.
While having coffee suddenly a word comes in mind ," M for Madagascar "
If you have seen the famous Hollywood movie, you need no introduction to the exquisite Madagascar Island. The island paradise is known for its rare wildlife, alien landscapes, and virgin coastline. Located in the Indian Ocean, the fourth largest island is a perfect destination for honeymooners, nature lovers, and thrill seekers. Famous for the wide-eyed lemurs, eccentric baobab trees, and vanilla farming, Madagascar Island throws wonderful surprises to your way. Stumble upon the great adventures and experiences in Madagascar with the help of this extensive Madagascar Island Guide.
The vast island treasures thousand of species of animals and birds most of which are endemic. The geography of Madagascar island is an intense kaleidoscope on the earth. From tropical beaches to thick rainforests to deserts, you will find everything in Madagascar. This is why it is a heartthrob of outdoor enthusiasts.
See this cute picture , i never know this species of lemur till i have not watch this actual animal on television two to three days ago. Their eyes , OMG, so different and their tail look so stunning. I have no idea that what i was missing ?
But while scrolling some post on google, i came to know that they are not only one type of lemur, their are different type of lemur species too. So this post is about those animals or places , if i get chance to visit Madagascar in my coming days.
Madagascar is a place that sparks curiosity; where nature has evolved at its own pace and under its own rules
Red ruffed lemur
Madagascar is the only place in the world where lemurs are found in the wild; the island’s lack of predators and its isolation from the rest of the world has ensured they thrive. Over time, they’ve adapted to the country’s different habitats, evolving into many different sub-species ranging from the tiny pygmy mouse lemur to the toddler-sized indri.
Some of species to which i come across in online search and definitely looking forward to watch them in real experience in Madagascar . Over 30 lemur species have been recorded across Madagascar; some are easier to find than others, but your guides will know the best places to look.
Indris
With their upright posture and short tail, indris bear the most resemblance to humans. This may be why they’re revered as sacred animals by many Malagasy, featuring in local legends. The largest of all lemurs, they can grow up to 120 cm (3.9 ft) with their legs fully extended.
You can notice them with their loud, distinctive calls made from the treetops .
Indris inhabit the montane forests of Madagascar’s eastern coast. Andasibe National Park, inland from the east coast, is the best place to see them. Two indri troops here have been habituated to humans, so you can get close-up views and some excellent photographs.
Sifakas
Part of the indri family, sifakas are found throughout Madagascar. Like indris, they also have long hind legs, which they use to bound across the ground — you can found it quite comical to see groups of them hopping like kangaroos as they crossed an opening in the forest, their arms raised to keep their balance.
Various sub-species have adapted to live in different habitats around Madagascar, including the commonly seen Verreaux’s sifaka, the white-and-brown-coated Coquerel’s sifaka, and the diademed sifaka, which, I think, is the most attractive with its orange, silver, white, gold and black coat.
Verreaux’s sifakas are spread across the eastern rainforests and dry deciduous and spiny forests in the south and west. Diademed sifakas are only found in the eastern rainforests — Andasibe is one of the best places to look.
Aye-aye
A nocturnal species, the aye-aye is one of the more bizarre creatures you’ll encounter in Madagascar. Aye-ayes look like a cross between a bat and a squirrel and feature an exceptionally long middle finger, used for scooping out insects from tree bark.
Ring-tailed lemurs
Instantly familiar with their long black and white tail, ring-tailed lemurs are the easiest lemur to see up close as they spend the most time on the ground. They’re really sociable creatures — all you had to do just stand still and they will easily chased . They make a cat-like mewing call, and in August and September you can see mothers with young clinging to their stomachs.
Ring-tailed lemurs are mostly found in the south of the island — Ifotaka Community Forest is a good place to track them. Anja Community Reserve, near the city of Ambalavao in the southern Central Highlands, also has strong populations.
Mouse lemurs
The tiniest but most abundant of all lemurs, mouse lemurs look more like rodents than primates. A night creature, their huge eyes reflect the light of your guide’s flashlight as they hide in the undergrowth.
There are several subspecies, and grey mouse lemurs live in the dry deciduous and spiny forests in the south and west of Madagascar. Brown mouse lemurs prefer the rainforests in the east, and golden brown mouse lemurs only inhabit the northwest.
Fossa
Madagascar’s largest mammalian carnivore, the fossa is around the size of a small dog or a large cat and has similarities to both in terms of appearance. Over half of their diet consists of lemurs and they can sometimes be found rummaging through bins for scraps, particularly in Kirindy Reserve.
Chameleons
Pygmy stump-tailed chameleon
Around half of all chameleon species are endemic, and they’ve evolved into a wide range of sizes from the 60 cm (24 inch) Oustalet’s and Parson’s chameleons to the minuscule pygmy stump-tailed chameleon, which is no longer than a fingernail at 35 mm (1.4 inches) in length.
I was surprised to learn that chameleons change their hue to show their emotions and communicate rather than for camouflage. You can find species in most parts of Madagascar. While they’re diurnal, you have more chance of seeing them at night, when they turn almost white.
Birdlife in Madagascar
As you walk through Madagascar’s forests, there’s barely a moment when you can’t hear the sound of birdsong rising from the trees. Of the island’s 285+ bird species, just over 100 are endemic.
Coua
Vangas
Madagascar red owls
Part of the barn owl family, the Madagascar red owl has a similar appearance and screeching call, but is slightly smaller with reddish-orange plumage. Another species under pressure from habitat loss, it’s classed as ‘vulnerable’, although this is an improvement on its former ‘endangered’ classification. The owls are predominantly nocturnal so can be tricky to spot.
Insects to spot in Madagascar
The huge number and diversity of Madagascar’s insects is difficult to grasp, with over 100,000 different species estimated to creep, crawl and fly across the island.
If you’re visiting between June and October, whale watching is an option off Madagascar’s east coast. Humpback whales migrate here from Antarctica to breed and calve in the warm waters. They can often be spotted breaching the waves from the shoreline, or you can get a closer look by heading out on a boat trip from Île Sainte-Marie (an island off Madagascar’s northeast coast).
This is not only list , when you start scrolling internet for details. But no doubt this can increase your carving for holidays and tour.
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