Madagascar

In the Southern African region lies the Republic of Madagascar, which is the fourth largest island in the world with a total area of 587,040 km², including small adjacent islands.

The separation from the mainland millions of years ago is the main reason for the exclusive presence of a few species of animals and plants on the island, representing about 75% of its biological diversity. This isolation over time has made Madagascar a real “missing link” for experts, explaining the existence of exotic animals such as the lemur and the tenrec, which are found only on the island and do not exist elsewhere in the world.