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New Madagascan protected park, biggest yet

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by kiang, 18 Aug 2012.

  1. kiang

    kiang Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    A newly formed protected park in Madagascar has been created.
    The park stretches over 1,438 square miles (372,470 hectares) of rainforest in northeastern Madagascar and contains 20 of the island’s 103 lemur species, including the red-ruffed lemur and the silky sifaka.
    This is Madagascar's largest protected area.

    Madagascar Gets Biggest Lemur Park | LiveScience
     
  2. nanoboy

    nanoboy Well-Known Member

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    This is a step in the right direction. When it comes to conservation, I can't help but be pessimistic though: without a sufficient number of well-paid rangers, there is no guarantee that poaching, logging, and settlement will stop.