Wildlifeof Madagascar
Wildlife in Kirindy Forest
Menabe
A dry deciduous forest reserve near Morondava, with a network of trails and a research camp. It is the home of the fosa, the largest Malagasy carnivoran, and the giant jumping rat, which lives only in this part of Menabe, and night walks often find the world's smallest primate, Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, along with fat-tailed dwarf lemurs and sportive lemurs. It is dry and hot for most of the year.
Highlights
- Fosa
- Giant jumping rat
- Madame Berthe's mouse lemur on night walks
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Kirindy Forest?
- Top wildlife targets in Kirindy Forest include Fossa, Giant Jumping Rat, Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur, Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur, Coquerel's Giant Mouse Lemur, Verreaux's Sifaka, Red-fronted Brown Lemur, Red-tailed Sportive Lemur, Crested Coua and Günther's Leaf-tailed Gecko. Highlights: Fosa.
- Where is Kirindy Forest?
- Kirindy Forest is in Menabe, Madagascar (about -20.07°, 44.66°).
- What are the highlights of Kirindy Forest?
- Fosa, Giant jumping rat and Madame Berthe's mouse lemur on night walks.