The Spiny Forest, Ifaty Region, Madagascar 2018

A visit to the Madagascar Spiny Forest in the Ifaty region finds a variety of unique flora and fauna species. Among the most notable plants seen are Octopus Trees and Fony Baobab Trees. The animals seen include a Sportive Lemur, Lesser Hedgehog Temrec, Mahafaty Sand Snake, Standing Day Gecko, Tiger Cricket, Huntsman Spider (I think; please correct me if somebody knows otherwise), Scorpion, Centipede, as well as a number of bird species, including the Crested Bongo,Greater Vasa Parrot,White-headed Vanga, Green-capped Coua, Crested Coua and the Long-tailed Ground-roller. Some aspects iof the biology of these species is considered.

[@JayCeeMax]

nICE Scenes.

[@Juscz]

Glad you like them!

[@zachvanarsdale7065]

The scorpion at 7:07 belongs to the genus Grosphus

[@Juscz]

Cool! Thanks for that information.