Wildlife of Madagascar Wildlife of Madagascar (Aye-aye) | infraordo = Chiromyiformes ...more on Wikipedia about "Aye-aye"
Elephant birds are an extinct family of flightless birds made up of the genera Aepyornis and Mullerornis. These large birds, which were native to Madagascar, have been extinct since at least the 16th century. Aepyornis was the world's largest bird, believed to have been over three metres (10 feet) tall and weighing more than half a tonne (500 kilograms, or 1,100 pounds). Remains of Aepyornis adults and eggs have been found; in some cases the eggs have a circumference of over one metre (three feet). Three species have been described; A. hildebrandti, A. medius, and A. maximus, but the validity of some is disputed, with some authors treating them all in just one species. Aepyornis was a ratite, related to the ostrich; it could not fly, and its breast bone had no keel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elephant bird"
In addition to genera in the families above, the following genera are endemic to the region (M indicating a genus endemic to Madagascar): ...more on Wikipedia about "Endemic birds of Madagascar and western Indian Ocean islands"
(Fanaloka) | genus = Fossa ...more on Wikipedia about "Fanaloka"
(Fossa (animal)) | genus = Cryptoprocta ...more on Wikipedia about "Fossa (animal)"
The Golden Bamboo Lemur or golden lemur (Hapalemur aureus) is a medium sized bamboo lemur endemic to southeastern Madagascar. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss. The population is declining with only about 1000 individuals. As its name indicates this lemur feeds almost exclusively on grasses especially the Giant Bamboo or Volohosy (Cathariostachys madagascariensis). ...more on Wikipedia about "Golden Bamboo Lemur"
Lemurs are part of a class of primates known as prosimians, and make up the infraorder Lemuriformes. This type of primate was the evolutionary predecessor of monkeys and apes ( simians). The term "lemur" is derived from the Latin word lemures, which means "spirits of the night". This likely refers to many lemurs' nocturnal behavior and their large, reflective eyes. It is generically used for the members of the four lemuriform families, but it is also the genus of one of the lemuriform species. The two flying lemur species are not lemurs, nor are they even primates. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lemur"
The Madagascar Pochard (Aythya innotata) is a diving duck of the genus Aythya, probably extinct. The last confirmed sighting of the species was at Lake Alaotra on the Central Plateau of Madagascar in 1991. The single male encountered was captured and kept in the Antananarivo Botanical Gardens until its death one year later. ...more on Wikipedia about "Madagascar Pochard"
The Malagasy rats and mice are the sole members of the subfamily Nesomyinae. These animals are the only native rodents of Madagascar, come in many shapes and sizes, and occupy a wide variety of ecological niches. There are nesomyines that resemble gerbils, rats, mice, voles, and even rabbits. There are arboreal, terrestrial, and semi- fossorial varieties. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nesomyinae"
(Red-bellied Lemur) | species = E. rubriventer ...more on Wikipedia about "Red-bellied Lemur"
Scaphiophryninae is a subfamily of microhylid frogs native to Madagascar. ...more on Wikipedia about "Scaphiophryninae"
The sportive lemurs are the medium sized primates that make up the Lepilemuridae family. The family consists of only one extant genus, Lepilemur, as well as the extinct genus Megaladapis. They are closely related to the other lemurs and exclusively live on the island of Madagascar. For a time, this family was named Megaladapidae, but the current name was given precedence. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sportive lemur"
The White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) is a waterbird of the family Anatidae. It is distinct from all other ducks, but most closely related to the whistling ducks in the subfamily Dendrocygninae, though also showing some similarities to the stiff-tailed ducks in the subfamily Oxyurinae (family Anatidae). It is the only member of the genus Thalassornis, ( Eyton, 1838). ...more on Wikipedia about "White-backed Duck"
Yellow-throated day gecko (Phelsuma flavigularis) is a diurnal species of geckos from eastern Madagascar. It typically inhabits rainforests and dwells on trees. The Yellow-throated day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. ...more on Wikipedia about "Yellow-throated day gecko"
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