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“Peacocks and Picathartes: Reflections on Africa’s Birdlife”

10,000 Birds

And apart from local people, primate researchers sometimes spot it, but it is a species seen by fewer than ten living birders. Madagascar, however, is beyond the reach of this book, notwithstanding its also being part of the Afrotropical region.”

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Baby Lemurs at Busch Gardens

4 The Love Of Animals

Lemurs are a species of primate, and reach sexual maturity between 2 and 3 years old. All species of lemurs are native to the island of Madagascar. Lemurs play an important role in the ecology of Madagascar as seed dispersers. They are getting braver each day, and exploring their habitat under the watchful eye of Mom and Dad.

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“Wild Rwanda – Where to watch birds, primates, and other wildlife”

10,000 Birds

The “Wild Rwanda – Where to watch birds, primates, and other wildlife” gives you the info how and where to look for both birds and mammals (not just primates, the title is somewhat misleading). Ken Behrens is a tour guide for Tropical Birding, originally from Idaho, but now lives in Madagascar. Published by Lynx Edicions.

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