Madagascar Collection (page 9)

zanzibari girl
Photo Muslim girl walking barefoot on dervne with baggage on their heads, filmed in Madagascar in October 2014, Tanzania. Robert Fowler

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The Lemur
This painting captures the soft textured fur of a lemur, primates native to the island of Madagascar, his long tail is half framing the distinctive face with stark, bright orange eyes

RANAVALONA III After the French conquest of her island, she becomes the focus of nationalist feelings and the French send her into exile where she dies. Date: 1862 - 1917

MADAGASCAR INFANTICIDE
A Madagascar couple lay their infant in the road along which cattle are driven, so that the animals will trample it and bear the responsibility for its death Date: 1845

Move forward
Tantoyensen

Pride of highlands
Olivier Schram

Early morning market
Olivier Schram

Minor's chameleon (Furcifer minor) on tree branch, Madagascar

Enlisting Natives on the Island of La Reunion, from Le Petit Journal, 10th February 1895 (coloured engraving)
XIR103464 Enlisting Natives on the Island of La Reunion, from Le Petit Journal, 10th February 1895 (coloured engraving) by Tofani

Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) sitting on log in forest, Berenty forest, southern Madagascar. Critically endangered

Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) looking down from branch in forest at night, Bekaraoka Forest, Madagascar. Endangered

Indri (Indri indri) male, leaping through the rain forest canopy, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar. Critically Endangered

Lowland streaked tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus) on forest floor at night, Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar

Germinating seedling of Sea poison tree (Barringtonia asiatica) washed up on beach. Masoala Peninsula, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) pair, mating in forest canopy, Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, central south western Madagascar

Milne-Edward's sifaka (Propithecus edwardsi) female with infant sitting in tree, Ranomafana National Park, south east Madagascar. Endangered

Mananara-nord sportive lemur (Lepilemur hollandorum) peering out between branches in tree, Mananara-Nord National Park, north east Madagascar. Critically endangered

Red-fronted brown lemur (Eulemur rufus) female, portrait, Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus), male, climbing over limestone karst rock formations (tsingy), Ankarana Special Reserve, Madagascar. Endangered

Couple, 17th-18th century (wood & pigment)
7326679 Couple, 17th-18th century (wood & pigment) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Madagascar, Menabe region, Sakalava peoples)

Want to shake hand
Tantoyensen

Elephant's foot plant (Pachypodium rosulatum var. gracilis) on sandstone outcrop. Isalo NP, southern Madagascar

French Soldiers during war in Madagascar in 1895 (engraving)
1702549 French Soldiers during war in Madagascar in 1895 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Second Madagascar expedition was a French military intervention which took place)

Traditional wooden sailing vessel at sea off the North West coast of Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Madecasse Village; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
Madecasse Village; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [Traditional African buildings]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

The Pandanus Muricatus. ; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
The " Pandanus Muricatus." ; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [Tropical plants of east Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

On the Road to Tananarivo; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
On the Road to Tananarivo; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [Footbridge in east Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

View near Fort Dauphin; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
View near Fort Dauphin; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [Rock formations, east Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Madecasse Lady of Sainte Marie; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
Madecasse Lady of Sainte Marie; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Wrestling Match before the Court of Tananarivo; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
Wrestling Match before the Court of Tananarivo; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [European guests watching local entertainment, east Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Hovahs; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
Hovahs; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [ The Hova, or free commoners, were one of the three principal historical castes in the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar ]

The post of Ambiky Menabe (Madagascar) attacked by the Sakalaves (ethnic group of the south-west of the island)
LSE4326706 The post of Ambiky Menabe (Madagascar) attacked by the Sakalaves (ethnic group of the south-west of the island), pushed back by French troops

Agriculture to the Malagasy indigenous people. Engraving in "Le petit journal"7 / 11 / 1897. Selva Collection
LSE4326659 Agriculture to the Malagasy indigenous people. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 7/11/1897. Selva Collection. by Meaulle, F

Saint Father Jacques Berthieu first martyr of Madagascar - The martyr of Jacques Berthieu (1838-1896)
XEE4148804 Saint Father Jacques Berthieu first martyr of Madagascar - The martyr of Jacques Berthieu (1838-1896) (Saint Jacques Berthieu)

Incineration de cadavres hovas, apres le combat d Ambolomonty (colour litho)
2796833 Incineration de cadavres hovas, apres le combat d Ambolomonty (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incineration de cadavres hovas)

La Mort De L Explorateur Muller (engraving)
2789193 La Mort De L Explorateur Muller (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mort De L Explorateur Muller)

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Flat-tailed Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), Captive. Critically endangered Date: 08/11/2011

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Canoes on the beach, Antananarivo, Madagascar Date: 14/05/2008

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Flat-tailed Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), Captive. Critically endangered Date: 08/11/2011

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Africa, Madagascar. Redbar Panther Chameleon (Camaeleo pardalis) Date: 27/08/2005

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White-footed lepilemur (Lepilemur leucopus), Perinet Reserve, Toamasina, Madagascar Date: 14/05/2008

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Cacti and sisal in Dry Forest, Berenty, Toliara, Madagascar Date: 14/05/2008

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Baobab trees (Adansonia), Berenty, Toliara, Madagascar Date: 14/05/2008

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Baobab trees (Adansonia), Berenty, Toliara, Madagascar Date: 14/05/2008

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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.