Ambalavao is a town in Madagascar with an estimated 2005 population around 30,559 people. Hilary Bradt of the Bradt guide describes Ambalavao as her favorite town in Madagascar.
This portable guide offers a full survey of all Madagascar's mammals, both endemic and introduced, including many newly identified species. With vivid color photographs, line illustrations, and maps, Mammals of Madagascar: A Complete Guide is an essential book for any visitor.