Analamazoatra (Perinet) Special Reserve, Madagascar

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Rank : 8.5 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : -19.063319, 48.456516 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The "Perinet" is renowned for its groups of endangered lemur Indri, the largest lemur survived. The Indri about a meter tall and has powerful legs that allow him to jump up to 10m from tree to tree. The Indri are monogamous and live in small family groups of up to 6. There are also nine species of lemurs in the reserve: you can see the common diurnal lemur (the brown one), the eastern gray or bamboo lemur. In a night walk, you might encounter the eastern woolly lemur, mouse lemur Goodman and Furry-eared dwarf lemur. Night walks are more productive during the spring, summer and autumn (September to May), when the nocturnal lemurs in the area are most active. THE "Perinet" has a rich herpetofauna: the key species include the impressive long chameleon chameleon Parson and the small nose with horns. Many species of geckos and snakes. Most reptiles and frogs are seen during night walks, which take place along the road to Andasibe. The bright colors Golden cape frog jewel of Madagascar, is only found in the nearby swamp Torotorofotsy. The "Perinet" claimed a world record for number of species of frogs in the rainforests of comparable size. Birds particularly good position for the pigeon blue Madagascar, the couas Blue and Red-fronted, the municipality Sunbird-asity and Coral Nuthatch Vanga. At night, the long-eared owl and Madagascar succhiacapre from the collar. And many, many other endemic species.

Recommended equipment : Useful but not essential equipment due to high tropical humidity. Macro lenses for small insects, chameleons and snakes. Goals from Tele 200mm/300mm possible light. Recommended multiplier 1.4x, 2x for some species of lemurs and birds that live permanently on trees and shy human impact.

Best months : It is a rainforest. Although wildlife is more productive from mid-September to April, the area is open all year round. The wettest months are from January to March, the driest, from September to mid-November. The average annual temperature is 18 C, with temperatures around 10 degrees in July and August rising to 26-27 degrees between November and January.

How to get there : Location: 145 km east of Antananarivo, close to the railway village of Andasibe, about 3 hours from the capital of asphalt road in good condition.

Visits : Ticket entry available from any agency that organizes the tour.

Notes : Council overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge, excellent.

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