Overview Flora Wildlife People Photos Parks Madagascar has long been known for its unique and diverse species of wildlife, but today, embracing a new philosophy of responsible development with increased emphasis on biodiversity and cultural richness, the Indian Ocean island nation is seen as a model for conservation efforts around the world. This site looks at Madagascar's uniqueness and explains why the Malagasy — the people of Madagascar — can look toward a brighter future. Thank you for your interest. Sponsored  link: News: Conservation success in Madagascar proves illusory in crisis (12 Jun 09) Forest Recovery Programs in Madagascar (1 Jun 09) Approximately 200 new frogs discovered in Madagascar threatened by political instability (11 May 09) Rainforest pillage continues in Madagascar (14 Apr 09) Scramble to log Madagascar's valuable rainforest trees in midst of crisis (23 Mar 09) Nickle mine in Madagascar may threaten lemurs, undermine conservation efforts (21 Jan 09) more Featured: For kids [de | es | fr | hr | sk | fr | ru | uk] Les forêts tropicales [In French] Educational resources | Matériel éducatif [in French] T-shirts