Benjamin Marshall. In 2014, a toxic invasive species—the Asian common toad—was spotted in Madagascar's largest seaport. Conservation biologists quickly sounded an urgent alarm, warning that the invader could devastate the African island's unique biodiversity, which includes lemurs and hundreds of other animals found nowhere else in the world.
This might, however, be when to visit Madagascar if you’re heading west or south, with the usually parched semi-desert at its most lush. Party animals might want to visit Madagascar over New Year, when the occasion is normally marked with a three-day extravaganza of ceremonies, song and dance, though don’t expect many offices to be open.
The unique animals that are found in the different Parks around the Island of Madagascar have made it become one of the best destinations in the world since they are all endemic to the Island. The combination of all these endemic animal species make it a paradise and a fun trip. There are many endemic animal species and some of the most common Mouse lemurs are tiny and intriguing primates that are native to Madagascar. They have a maximum head and body length of around 5.5 inches and a total length (including the tail) of less than 11 inches. They are nocturnal animals and spend the day sleeping in tree hollows or in nests made of leaves. Like many animals that are active at night anitXUE.