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3 unusual facts about Madagascar dry deciduous forests


Greater Vasa Parrot

In Madagascar it is more common in portions of the Madagascar dry deciduous forests, compared with the Lesser Vasa Parrot which is more common in the humid forests of the east coast.

Madagascar dry deciduous forests

Vangas are significant in Madagascar, as 15 of the 16 vanga species are endemic to Madagascar.

Some of the local reptiles present are: Labord's chameleon, various plated lizards, Leaf-tailed gecko, Big-headed gecko, Madagascar Ground Boa, Giant hog-nosed snake, Spear-nosed snake and Kapidolo.


Mongoose lemur

The mongoose lemur lives in dry deciduous forests on the island of Madagascar as well as in the humid forests on the islands of the Comoros.


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