Madagascar’s dry forests need attention, and Verreaux’s sifakas could help

Mongabay
Sep 15, 2025, 10:35 am94 ptsTrending
ANTANANARIVO — Which tropical habitats are worthy of conservation? Humid forests, with their dazzling species counts, easily gain notice. Dry forests may not boast the same numbers, but their unique rhythms of life are just as vital — and a charismatic inhabitant, the Verreaux’s sifaka, is helping make…

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