The Conversation Africa chatted with the study’s lead author, Julian Schrader, about the findings on African islands’ plant life, including the fact that Madagascar has the world’s highest ...

Yes, Madagascar tops the list globally in terms of the percentage of plant species endemic to a single island. This is because, as I've said, Madagascar is highly species-rich.

Yes, Madagascar tops the list globally in terms of the percentage of plant species endemic to a single island. This is because, as I’ve said, Madagascar is highly species-rich.

In fact, of all plant families globally, 17 are entirely endemic to islands, and Madagascar contributes the most. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who ...

One of the many extraordinary facts about Madagascar is that it bears virtually ... and you forget that there are plenty of things—animal, plant, and otherwise—that can get you in the forests ...

At night, they become more active and scavenge for meals, feeding primarily on fruit or plant materials. The Madagascar hissing cockroach even begins its life in an unusual manner. Females create ...

Like all lemurs, mouse lemurs inhabit the island of Madagascar off the east coast ... flowers, and other plants. These adaptable primates store fat in their tails and hind legs, burning it when ...