By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 07, 2024

Hindustan Times
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5 rare animals you can only find in Madagascar

Discover five extraordinary animals that live only in Madagascar, each with unique traits found nowhere else on Earth.

Aye-Aye: This unusual lemur has big eyes and a long middle finger, which it uses to find insects in tree bark.

The aye-aye’s unique way of hunting for food makes it one of the strangest primates in the world.

Fossa: Madagascar’s top predator, the fossa looks like a mix of a cat and a mongoose and can climb trees easily.

With retractable claws and a flexible body, the fossa is perfectly adapted for hunting lemurs.

Tomato Frog: This bright red frog is found in Madagascar’s forests and is known for its vibrant colour.

When threatened, it releases a sticky substance to protect itself from predators.

Madagascar Pochard: One of the rarest ducks in the world, the Madagascar pochard was once thought to be extinct.

This rare duck has made a surprising comeback, thanks to conservation efforts.

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