The Malian government and Canadian mining firm Barrick have ended their two year tax dispute and have agreed a multi-million dollar settlement. So what does the agreement involve? Why did a volcano in ...

Discover 25 amazing facts about lemurs, including where they live, what they eat and how together we can protect them.

The island is home to nearly 100 species of lemur, some of the world's most impressive chameleons, over a hundred bird ...

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends. Luckily, zoos aren’t just for kids; as a grown-up, you can go whenever you ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar’s presidency said on Sunday that “an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power” was underway in the African nation, without providing details, a day after ...

Some soldiers announce support for protesters Protesters enter heavily-guarded city square for first time Protests pose a serious challenge to President Andry Rajoelina ANTANANARIVO, Oct 11 (Reuters) ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Madagascar’s rainforests often steal the spotlight, with their ...

Seeds in Madagascar’s forests are getting smaller, and new research published in Ecology Letters suggests that human activities are playing a role in this shift. Researchers from the German Centre for ...

Madagascar’s spending commitments outpaced tax collection in the first half of the year; the authorities are activating contingency plans to stay in line with the budget in the months ahead. Work on ...

Madagascar is famous for its lemurs; their ancestors arrived 53 million years ago, and the largely predator-free island has allowed them to flourish and diversify. New research suggests lemur ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Scientists found a “giant” creature with a “stout” body lurking near a stream in Madagascar and discovered a new species, a study said . Screengrab from Domaine de la Cascade Plantation Lansargues’s ...