The Morning Call
Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world and has 3 biosphere reserves listed in the UNESCO and it also presents one of the highest numbers of endemic species, both fauna and flora. Its various ecosystems are home to more than 250,000 species of plants and animals most of which do not exist anywhere else.
But the role of mankind is posing serious threats to this extremely rich and unique biodiversity.
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Report finds that plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the world
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Sierra Leone chimpanzee sanctuary reopens after securing forest protection
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Science mission finds glimmer of hope for marine biodiversity in ocean depths off Comoros
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How a South African vineyard is making better wine thanks to cattle and ducks
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Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters
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In Cameroon, sustainable cocoa farming helps protect both livelihoods and wildlife