The island nation of Madagascar is a place unique for its ecosystem and extraordinary wildlife. It is the fourth largest island in the world, and is located in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa.
Experts have found out that approximately around 90 per cent of the reptiles, plants and mammals seen in the country exist nowhere else in the world! Due to its ecological diversity, Madagascar is sometimes referred to as the ‘eighth continent’ by ecologists.
One of the unique animals found in the country is a lemur known as the silky sifaka, which is a critically threatened species. The island is also home to the rare ploughshare tortoise whose population today is just less than 1000. Similarly, there are more than 11000 endemic plant species, and a variety of mammals, and amphibians present on the island. Therefore, Madagascar is thought to be one of the most amazing places to visit across the world.