Madagascar Collection (page 88)

General J C R a Duchesne
Jacques-Charles-Rene-Achille DUCHESNE French general in Algeria and Madagascar, which he conquered and pacified, extending our knowledge of the island

Meyerbeer Africaine Lib6
Act five - Selika, queen of Madagascar, watches her husband Vasco da Gama sail away with Ines, and sits under a manchineel tree, to breathe whose scent is fatal

Meyerbeer Africaine Lib5
Act four - Vasco da Gama marries Selika, queen of Madagascar; but even as he swears the marriage oath he hears his beloved Ines lamenting her misfortunes

Postman in Madagascar
In the (until 1960) French colony, the postman is carried by porters over rough country

Madagasgar / Tananarive
Tananarive, Madagascar, East Africa: the Royal Palace

Racial / E Africa / Various
Malagasy People; King Baubau, a Madagascar Lady, and three ladies working, one with a baby

Ramadan / Madagascar
Crowd celebrating Ramadan festival at Madagascar

Steam Cars Madagascar
Steam transport employed by the French occupation force in Madagascar to carry supplies, much to the admiration of the natives

Madagascar Exploration
The French explore the jungle in Madagascar as they take control of the island. The Merina monarchy is abolished

French Regiment 1895
The 200th Regiment is cheered as it leaves for Madagascar

Bewick / Tenrec
(Tenrec ecaudatus) There are 25 species of tenrec, living in Africa and Madagascar : they are hedgehog-like insectivores and use their spiny hairs as a defence

FOSSANE
Cryptoprocta ferox. Known as foussa in Madagascar, where it lives : it is pretty much like a weasel or genet

French in Madagascar
The Hovas of Madagascar don t take kindly to being colonised by the French, but their resistance is overcome by the French forces. For their own good, of course

Madagascar Water
Madagascar. - Women water- carriers, some using pots others hollowed bamboo trunks

Food and Drink / Sugarcane
(ALCOHOLIC DRINK) Native distilling sprit from Sugar-cane, Madagascar

French Colonialism
Benevolent colonialism - in Madagascar, the French instruct the natives in horticultural techniques

RADAMA I
RADAMA 1 king of Madagascar

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"Discover the Enchanting Wonders of Madagascar" Embark on a journey through the captivating island of Madagascar, as we explore its rich history, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes. Starting with a political map of Africa, our focus zooms in on this unique gem nestled off the eastern coast. Known for its extraordinary biodiversity, Madagascar is home to countless natural treasures waiting to be discovered. Delve into the past as we unveil an ancient fossil ammonite from the Upper Early Cretaceous period. This Desmoceras spp. , found in Mahajanga Province under UV light, offers a glimpse into prehistoric times. Travel back even further with an antique map dating back to 1873. Witness how Africa was depicted during that era and imagine the adventures undertaken by explorers who traversed this vast continent. Dive beneath Nosy Be's crystal-clear waters and witness the graceful movements of a hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Its underwater ballet showcases just one example of Madagascar's incredible marine life. Continuing our exploration through maps highlighting travels of intrepid adventurers across Africa, we uncover hidden gems like Toamasina/Tamatave - Eastern Madagascar. Here hangs upside down a black-and-white ruffed lemur - an emblematic species thriving amidst lush forests. Venturing deeper into nature's wonders, meet Xanthopan morganii praedicta - also known as the sphinx moth. This remarkable creature shares its habitat with Angraecum sesquipedale –the Madagascan orchid famous for its long nectar spur adapted solely for pollination by this specific moth species. Returning to fossils once more, marvel at Cleoniceras sp. , another ammonite specimen from Cretaceous times found in Madagascar. These remnants offer insights into Earth's distant past while showcasing yet another facet of this island nation's geological heritage. Lastly but not least, we celebrate the discovery of Goodman's Mouse Lemur.