The Zazamalala forest becomes crowded
When we started with Zazamalala, there were only a few nocturnal lemurs left. Nowadays, there are 10 lemur species and they are […]
Rainy season means insects
In the rainy season, the combination of rain and heat leads to more insects. Some are nasty and ugly, but others are […]
A new generation of tortoises salutes you
In nature, mamma tortoise and turtle dig a hole and deposit eggs. Next, it is a combination of sun and rain that […]
New animals and plants discovered
Early January 2025, a group of yet different mouse lemurs distinguished themselves from the well-known Grey mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus). As we […]
Zazamalala: a paradise for Vanga song birds
Of the 14 Vanga species, 7 have been observed at Zazamalala. The popularity of Zazamalala among these song birds is not undisputed. […]
Let’s make more frogs happy
At Zazamalala we love frogs, but so do our Big-headed turtles (Erymnochelys madagascariensis) and Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus). Moreover, fish consume frog […]
The most threatened turtle in the world
For millions of years the Madagascar big-headed turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis) lived peacefully in the rivers and lakes of west Madagascar. Because of […]
Zazamalala fights for survival of smallest primate on earth
The smallest relative of humans is the Madame Berthe mouse lemur. This nocturnal mammal, weighing barely 30 grams, was discovered in 1992 […]
Giant chameleons
Madagascar is the country to find giant chameleons and Zazamalala will not disappoint you. Our record Furcifer oustaleti measured 56 cm. The […]
From Madagascar with love. Praying mantis.
Today my son Zeno found a beautiful Praying mantis on a shrub. He continued searching for new species and found 3 different […]
So tiny, yet so delicate
Many Reedfrogs live their adult lives on a Water Banana. During the day they hide in one of the axils of the […]
From Madagascar with love, snake in bathroom
Living in a nature reserve provides wonderful opportunities to enjoy wild animals, but occasionally encounters are disturbing. When Jocelyne took a shower […]