Madagascar

Three New Species of Mouse Lemurs Discovered in Madagascar
Scientists have identified three previously unknown species of mouse lemurs in Madagascar. This brings the known number of mouse lemur species to 24. (2016-04-18)

Botanists Discover 17 New Eugenia Plant Species in Madagascar
Botanists have discovered 17 new species of Eugenia plants in Madagascar. They all belong to the Myrtle family. (2015-05-22)

New Gecko Species Discovered in Madagascar
A new species of gecko has been discovered in Madagascar. It was discovered climbing on an old fort. (2014-11-11)

Fossil of Ancient Groundhog-like Mammal Discovered in Madagascar
Scientists have discovered the fossil of an ancient groundhog-like mammal in Madagascar. (2014-11-06)

New Tree Frog Species Discovered in Madagascar's Ankarafa Forest
A new species of tree frog has been discovered in Madagascar. Scientists say the frog has a unique call consisting of a trill and a triple click. (2014-08-18)

Six New Species of Dracula Ants Discovered in Madagascar
Six new Dracula ants have been discovered in Madagascar. The Mystrium species is unique in that minor works can become queens. (2014-04-02)

New Dwarf Lemur Species Discovered in Madagascar
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new species of dwarf lemur in Madagascar. (2013-07-29)

Dahalokely Tokana: New Carnivorous Dinosaur Found in Madagascar
A new carnivorous dinosaur from Madagscar has been discovered. (2013-04-28)

Researchers Turn Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Into Remote Control Cockroach Cyborgs
Researchers from North Carolina State University have created remote control cockroach cyborgs. (2012-09-07)

Researchers Say Miniaturized Chameleons May Represent Extreme Case of Island Dwarfism
Four tiny chameleon species were discovered on a tiny island off the coast of Madagascar. (2012-02-15)

Giraffe Weevils Fight With Their Extremely Long Necks
The giraffe weevil takes it name from its extremely long neck, which is much longer than its body. (2011-08-21)