Before Madagascar, lemurs lived under the radar. Today, King Julien is a household name and some of us think about his silly ...

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Here are some fascinating facts. ... Lemurs face an array of dangers across Madagascar, ... here's a closer look at these amazing animals—and the habitats on which their survival hinges. 1.

Nearly 90% of Madagascar’s plants and animals are endemic — you won’t find them anywhere else in the world! Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 3.

The fossa is Madagascar's top predator, and it looks like a mashup between a cat, a dog, ... Their glands also release a pungent smell when the animal is irritated or frightened. 6.

Madagascar hissing cockroaches are one of many fascinating animal species to hail from the island of Madagascar. Horns and Hissing These cockroaches are shiny brown and oval-shaped, with no wings ...

Top 10 facts about Madagascar Today is Independence Day in Madagascar, celebrating the island’s independence from France on June 26, 1960. 00:01, Thu, Jun 26, 2014 ...