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Animals Of Madagascar: The Oddest Species On Earth

Madagascar is familiar with DreamWorks’ successful movie series and also the fascinating baobab trees. Thanks to its separation from Africa and India millions of years ago, its biological diversity has developed to a significant level. On this island, we may witness the strangest animals of Madagascar on the planet.
Sometimes called the 8th continent, this country is home to various species of odd plants and animals. It is nothing like its neighboring continents which are Africa and Asia. Moreover, people on this island never claimed themselves as Africans, they share more similarities to South and Southeast Asians. This became a destination for wildlife discovery and research in the 18th and 19th centuries. Then scientists found this island is amazingly different from the rest of the world. It had a maleficent scenery as well as the weirdest animals they had ever seen beforehand. Until now, Madagascar remains the most exciting site for explorers from all over the world. Scroll down to get to know the distinct animals of Madagascar!

#1. Sifaka lemurs

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Lemurs are native to Madagascar. There are over 100 species of lemur there. Lemurs mean ghosts as these animals are slow and mostly active at night. Among those, sifaka lemurs are the most well-known. They look like small monkeys with black faces and white furs, long legs. Most of their lives are on trees, they only hop to the ground occasionally. How they leap makes them get called the dancing lemurs. 

#2. Ring-tailed lemurs

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These lemurs are the symbolic animals of this island country. King Julien from the Madagascar movies is an individual of this species. Their tails are the distinguished features with 2 colors which are black and white. Unlike sifaka lemurs, they spend most of their time on the ground. As a result, they might be easy to see in the wild. In protected areas such as national parks or safari, they are reported to be friendly as they would approach visitors demanding to be fed.

#3. Goodman's mouse lemurs

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It is named to honor primatologist Steven M. Goodman for his contribution to Madagascar’s research and studies. They are among the smallest lemurs that have ever been found. Their weight is roughly around 50 grams, about the size of a fruit tomato. Their fur is orange with a white belly. This species is recognized as one of the cutest among the weird animals of Madagascar.

#4. Blue coua

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This is the most fascinating bird on the island. Their plumage is often dark or light blue. They inhabit rainforests and consume mostly insects or small worms. 

#5. Fossa

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They are also known as raccoons of Madagascar for their ability to adapt in the wild and in human areas. They feed on lemurs or small animals, sometimes leftover in trash bins.  A fossa size is between a dog size and a cat one.

#6. Humpback whales

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From June to October, this sea animal would migrate to the east coast of the island to breed and calve, all the way from Antarctica. It is the opportunity to see the largest animal on the planet since it is really hard for one to get to the South Pole. 
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