10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Previously common at its only known site, Lake Aloatra, into the 1930’s, the introduction of numerous exotic fish species and human disturbance led to massive population declines. Photo by Adam Riley The Sambirano Avahi or Woolly Lemur is a little known nocturnal species that occurs in the forests around Lake Bemanevika.

Madagascar 236

Madagascar Lemurs 2006 Owls 236

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 27, 2012

Are humans a part of nature or a force (sometimes benevolent, more often destructive) that acts upon it? For adventure and danger? For renewal or just plain fun? Is the nature of nature a raw struggle for resources, or an elegant interlocking community in which every member plays a role? The answer, of course, is all of the above.

Madagascar 158

Madagascar Lemurs Humane Protection 158

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2018

Humans have always classified organisms in a variety of ways, depending on need. In other words, you can’t say something like, “humans, gorillas, chimps, and bonobos are all in the same family and equally related to each other.” Some sort of ancient fish-with-feet is the ancestors of humans. Think about it. But here’s the thing.

Monkeys 135

Monkeys Gorillas Whaling Whales 135

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 19, 2014

So, for example, humans are apes. In other words, the group of mammals that includes all the monkeys, which is rather large (and not accurately defined because I’ve not said what a “monkey” is … am I including lemurs?) and contains apes is referenced to indicate the complete clade.

Camels 198

Camels Whales Whaling Apes 198

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Birding here is a joy, further augmented by the world’s most intact mammalian megafuana, fascinating tribal cultures, breath-taking scenery and the cradle of human history. Madagascar’s mammals are equally remarkable; over 100 species of endearing lemurs and bizarre carnivores amongst them!

Papua New Guinea 217

Papua New Guinea Equatorial Guinea Madagascar Tanzania 217