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Why every island’s wildlife ends up looking alike

Located to the east of Madagascar, the bountiful, volcanic French island of Réunion has sometimes been called a sister to Hawaiian volcanoes because of the similarity in their climate and geographical nature. Those familiar with its seemingly pristine vegetation may be surprised to find out that half of the plants…

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New fish found off Madagascar: remarkable long-nosed skate discovered in the deep ocean

The Madagascar Ridge, in the southwestern Indian Ocean, is a remote, elevated area of seabed south of Madagascar. In 2016, my colleagues and I discovered a new cartilaginous fish species in its deep waters; a catshark that we named Bach’s catshark (Bythaelurus bachi) after German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. (In…

The Conversation

Houseplant of the week: Madagascar palm

This tropical beauty will make a dramatic addition to your indoor jungle – and may even surprise you with fragrant white flowers

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Earth from space: Shapeshifting rusty river winds through Madagascar's 'red lands'

This 2018 astronaut photo shows the rust-colored waters of Madagascar's Betsiboka River winding through a complex series of mangrove islands. Both the river and islands have been altered in recent years by destructive human practices.

LiveScience

Bizarre evolutionary roots of Africa's iconic upside-down baobab trees revealed

The baobab tree evolved on the island of Madagascar before eventually spreading to Africa and Australia, new research suggests.

LiveScience

Study reveals history and oceanic voyages of remarkable baobab tree

A new study resolves this, based on genomic analyses of all eight recognized species as well as ecological and geological data, so the baobab’s story can finally be told.

The Hindu

How AI is helping communities restore Madagascar’s ancient baobab forests

Baobab forests are threatened by slash-and-burn agriculture – 4,000 hectares of baobab forest in Madagascar are destroyed every year.

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War, grief and hope: the stories behind the World Press Photo award-winners

Images from Gaza, Ukraine, Madagascar and the US border chosen by global jury from more than 60,000 entries

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LGBT people in Madagascar forced to hide their sexuality

Even if homosexuality is not illegal in Madagascar, it is widely considered to be socially unacceptable. Many LGBT people have to hide their sexuality in order to hold onto their job or simply live in peace. They have developed their own networks, body language and dialect. FRANCE 24's Gaëlle Borgia,…

France 24

Weather tracker: Cyclone Gamane unexpectedly veers into Madagascar

Storm leaves at least 11 dead on African island, while another deadly storm racks Indonesian island of Sumatra

The Guardian - UK

Director Robin Campillo's 'Red Island' Explores Post-Colonial Tensions In Madagascar

Explore childhood, family dynamics, and colonial legacies in 1970s Madagascar through French director Robin Campillo's 'Red Island.'

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Madagascar Approves Castration Law to Combat Rape of Minors

Madagascar passes a law allowing for the chemical and surgical castration of those convicted of raping minors, aiming to deter rape culture.

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Who’s the smallest of them all? Meet the world’s amazing tiniest creatures

Often overlooked in favour of larger, more charismatic cousins, we asked scientists to tell us about the smallest-known species, from a nano-chameleon to a miniature frog

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‘A way to open up to the world’: gallery galvanises Madagascar’s art scene

On an island with no art school and beset by crises, Fondation H fills a creative void for Malagasy artists, with its first exhibition showcasing a fusion of ancient weaving and modernity

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Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will

In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples

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Weather tracker: Beijing experiences its coldest December since 1951

Weather observatory records period of more than 300 hours in which temperatures remained below freezing

The Hindu

Madagascar cave art hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. The author was part of a team that discovered and described these ancient treasures. The discoveries contained several surprises, including hints at some remarkable cultural connections. First, scenes depicted in some cases linked up fairly…

International Business Times

Madagascar President Starts New Term Amid Opposition Boycott

President Andry Rajoelina took the oath in a packed stadium on Saturday to start a new term as Madagascar's leader, rebuffing an opposition boycott and international concerns over the island's future.

The Conversation

Madagascar cave art hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar.

The Guardian - UK

A bare-knuckle fighter in Madagascar: Christian Sanna’s best photograph

‘These bouts had cash prizes and offered a way for insecure young people to feel good about themselves using the only thing they had: their bodies’

International Business Times

Madagascar President Rajoelina's Re-election Contested

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has won another term in office, the election commission said on Saturday, but his victory in a vote boycotted by most opposition candidates is already facing legal challenges.

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