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Scientists and local communities in Madagascar are rebuilding a rainforest highway for lemurs, planting more than 100 native tree species to reconnect two wildlife havens torn apart 60 years ago. The forest is already working—lemurs have been spotted using the new corridor.
A ring-tailed lemur in Madagascar has claimed a fruiting tree as its own and actively defends it from other animals trying to steal the feast. The remarkable behavior shows how these intelligent primates protect their food sources in the wild.
A rare lemur couple at Wild Adventures Theme Park just welcomed triplets for the third year in a row. The babies bring fresh hope for a species with only 10,000 left in the wild.
A wildlife trust in Devon just hit the jackpot with critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs, welcoming an ultra-rare set of quadruplets. These four tiny babies represent hope for a species clinging to survival in Madagascar.
A wildlife corridor in Madagascar is already welcoming lemurs back after planting native forests across 70 hectares to reconnect two protected areas. The project combines cutting-edge science with community support to heal a landscape fractured 60 years ago.
Researchers discovered that biochar, a charcoal made from coconut husks, can help native forests recover from invasive strawberry guava trees that lemurs accidentally spread. The breakthrough could save Madagascar's endangered forests and the animals that depend on them.
A 20-year study reveals that tourism is protecting Madagascar's endangered forests and unique wildlife, though nearby communities need more support. Scientists now have a clear roadmap to help both conservation and local people thrive together.
For the first time since 2009, critically endangered Panamanian golden frogs are being released back into their natural habitat after a devastating fungal disease wiped them out completely. Scientists are studying how these captive-bred frogs adapt to the wild, paving the way for saving other endangered amphibian species.