Tag: Madagascar
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Only 1,000 remain: the fight to save the blue-eyed black lemur
It has electric blue eyes and a face that looks uncannily human. But the blue-eyed black lemur, found only in a sliver of northwestern Madagascar, is inching closer to extinction. Officially known as Eulemur flavifrons, the species is one of the rarest primates on the planet. It’s also one of the few with naturally blue
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How Do You Take Care of a Hawaiian Kalanchoe Flower? Essential Care Tips
Kalanchoe, a popular succulent houseplant, is renowned for its vibrant flowers and thick, waxy leaves. Originating from Madagascar, this plant has found its way into homes worldwide due to its low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive indoors. As a succulent, it is well-suited to environments that may not be ideal for more delicate indoor plants.
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Where does Delonix regia grow? How to plant the fiery tree
Delonix regia, commonly known as the Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant, is a species of flowering plant native to the African island of Madagascar. Specifically, it originates from the dry, deciduous forests of the west coast. However, the tree’s flaming orange-red flowers and its adaptability have made it a popular ornamental tree well beyond its native
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The beauty of Madagascar’s giant Baobab trees
The Grandidier’s Baobabs (Palmate adansonia) are giant trees indigenous to Africa. Nicknamed the “mother of the forest,” this species of Baobab tree is predominantly found off Africa’s mainland in the island country of Madagascar. It joins the fiery flowering plant Delonix regia as native to the country. Baobabs can live up to 800 to 1000
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The satanic leaf-tailed gecko wears nature in disguise
The satanic leaf-tailed gecko (uroplatus phantasticusis) wears many disguises. It has superior camouflage — special skin that evolved to look like plants — and can also scare away predators by opening its bright red mouth and hiss like a cat. These geckos can even shed their tail to deceive predators and lick their corneas to