Madagascar’s Leaping Leeches Caught on Video: Are Their Bites Deadly? [WATCH]

Medicine & Technology Jun 21, 2024

Watch Madagascar's leaping leeches in action! Discover if their bites are deadly in our exclusive video. Don't miss this fascinating insight.

First Prehistoric Pictorial Cave Art Found in Madagascar Offers Clues Regarding Ancient Connections Between Borneo, Egypt

Dec 17, 2023

The novel cave art discoveries shed light on the African and Asian influences on the Malagasy culture. Read to learn more.

Extinct Elephant Birds That Weighed 700 Kilograms, Stood 3 Meters Had Eggs 150 Times Bigger Than Chicken's [STUDY]

Mar 02, 2023

The extinct flightless elephant birds were very huge that they could weigh up to 700 kilograms. Read the article for details.

Madagascar Needs 23 Million Years of Evolution to Bring Back Biodiversity on the Island

Jan 11, 2023

Extinction is imminent in Madagascar and if it happens, it will take 23 million years for the island to recover, according to a new study.

Madagascar's Biggest Oceanic Quake Formed the Largest Underwater Volcano

Oct 01, 2021

The ocean floor near Madagascar unexpectedly formed a new underwater volcano that is considered the largest in history.

Largest Lemurs With Weight Similar to Adult Humans Found to Have Attained Gigantic Size by Eating Leaves

Jul 15, 2021

The largest lemurs ever existed was a heavy animal, weighing about as much as an adult human. It turns out, the behemoth got its gigantic size by eating leaves, an analysis of its genome specified.

"Living Fossil" Rare Sighting by Shark-Hunters off the Coast of Madagascar

May 15, 2021

South African shark hunters unexpectedly found coelacanths, a species of fish that predates the dinosaurs roughly 420 million years ago using gillnets off the coast of Madagascar.

Ancient Frog-Face Turtle Lived from Cretaceous Period Found in Madagascar

May 07, 2021

Recently, a group of paleontologists found a fossil of a quick-mouthed frog turtle. This turtle that was discovered in Madagascar might be the first of its species.

DNA Analysis of Extinct Horned Crocodile Reveals New Spot in Family Tree of True Crocodiles

Apr 27, 2021

Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History found clues on the DNA of the extinct horned crocodile, suggesting that it is closely related to true crocodiles, such as the famous Nile crocodile.

World's Smallest Reptile Discoverd in Madagascar

Jan 28, 2021

A team of international scientists has found the world's smallest reptile.

NASA Captured The Effects Of Tropical Cyclone Enawo Causing Landfall In Madagascar

Mar 08, 2017

Tropical cyclone thunderstorm named Enawo hit at Madagascar on March 7. NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite captured the image of Enawo and it was almost 290 kilometers per hour. According to the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, the storm was equivalent to the Category-4 Hurricane.

Lost Continent: Earth’s Real Existing Continent Found Under Indian Ocean

Feb 03, 2017

Leaving Atlantis in the mythology while discovering the newly found ancient continental crust underneath the deep waters of Indian Ocean. The real existence of the ancient crust is supported by a lot of evidences.

Gene Sequencing and Color Mapping Reveal Potential New Species among Flamboyant Panther Chameleons

May 26, 2015

Many species of snakes and lizards are able to change color, which helps them avoid detection, regulate their body temperature, and choose mates. But new research on panther chameleons shows that their colorful hides may not only aid in their survival, but might be concealing a range of species never before imagined.

Madagascar Hit By Deadly Plague: Death Toll at 40

Nov 21, 2014

A plague that hit Madagascar has affected 119 people, 40 of whom had already died of the disease. The outbreak started late August this year and continues to hit the country up to the present time. The disease is forecast to spread fast in the capital city, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).