Category: Conservation

Celebrating biodiversity: International Day for Biodiversity in Madagascar

Madagascar, known as the “eighth continent,” is a treasure trove of biodiversity, housing some of the world’s most unique and remarkable species. Every year, on the 22nd of May, the International Day for Biodiversity is celebrated to raise awareness and highlight the importance of preserving the planet’s rich array of plants, animals, and ecosystems. In…

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Magnificent flowering of Madagascar’s baobab trees

Known for their majestic presence and amazing adaptability, baobab trees grace the landscape of Madagascar. With their impressive trunks and unique bulbous shapes, these iconic trees capture the imagination of tourists and locals alike. In addition to its striking appearance, baobabs have an attractive flowering period that produces a variety of breathtaking and delicate flowers.…

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Tsingy de Bemaraha – Our national park

With the recent Netflix documentary narrated by President Obama, the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park has become more famous and well-known all over the world. It is undeniable that this marvellous and unique park is worth the visit and experience Two sites of the Tsingy de Bemaraha are the most accessible to visitors while the…

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Berenty Reserve: a wildlife hotspot

Berenty Reserve is one of the best wildlife hotspots of Madagascar and includes many species of endemic animals. A hotspot of the wildlife of Madagascar located in the dry south of the Island. Known for the iconic dancing lemurs Sifaka and the ring tailed lemurs. Trips are arranged with Cactus Tours Madagascar through different possible…

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Euphorbia stenoclada

Euphorbia stenoclada is the most thorny species of all the Madagascan Euphorbia species. The apices of all the branches are modified into thorns, at least in the juvenile stages. There are two subspecies, E. stenoclada ssp. stenoclada, widespread in southern and south-western Madagascar, and E. stenoclada ssp. ambatofinandrahana. Euphorbia stenoclada ssp. ambatofinandrahana (Leandri) Cremers (Synonym…

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Vangidae Family – (Birds of Madagascar)

Vanga is one of the bird’s family in Madagascar. There are 22 species in this family which shapes and behaviors are quite different from one another. The Vangidae are restricted to Madagascar except from the on species found in the Comoros Island. Their habitats varies from the rainforest to the dry deciduous and arid desert…

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Video on the Birds of Madagascar

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Madagascar: Conservation through Cocoa

Although it threatens biodiversity as well as sustainable development, precious wood (rosewood, ebony, etc.) exploitation is a common thing in Madagascar, especially in the uplands of the north and the northeast. Local communities of Sambava, Vohémar, Antalaha and Andapa (SAVA) decided to solve the problem by themselves. They decided to reduce and replace the precious…

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Whale Festival 2018 in Madagascar

Come enjoy the Whale Festival 2018 in Madagascar! Don’t miss the Whale Festival that is about to begin in Sainte- Marie, called also “Nosy Boraha”, an amazing island in the east-coast of Madagascar. You’ll see and live breath-taking landscapes and experience fabulous time.  From 12th until 15th of July, the Whale Festival 2018 will be…

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Donation to Asity

Cactus Tours team has donated binoculars to Asity Madagascar, a bird conservation association. The goal to help members to be better equipped in the fields. Cactus Tours is a member of Asity Madagascar as the company is fully committed to the wildlife and birds conservations. Julien Ramanampamonjy from Asity and Rojo Rajaonarivo from Cactus Tours…

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