During the 19th century, European explorers enthusiastically combed Madagascar in search of the remains of the extinct elephant bird—one of the island’s now-vanished megafauna, which left behind huge ...

Madagascar was once home to the elephant bird, the largest bird species ever known, standing over three metres tall and weighing around 450 kilograms. These herbivorous giants played a crucial role in ...

In terms of biodiversity, the hugely imperiled forests of Madagascar may be among the world’s richest. Researchers estimate that the island off the coast of Africa is home to at least 10,000 tree and ...

Madagascar, an island nation off Africa’s southeastern coast, is celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity and rich cultural history. Among its most fascinating historical inhabitants was the ...