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What are some of the endangered species in Madagascar?

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Learn about the animals and people of Madagascar, as well as the threats it faces, what WWF is doing, and how you can help. ... Madagascar has several critically threatened species including the Silky Sifaka, a lemur, which is one of the rarest mammals on earth. Its name—“angel of the forest"—refers to its white fur. read more

Threatened Species: The following list includes all mammals which occur or have occurred in Madagascar and are rated as Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN) or Vulnerable (VU) in the 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. read more

Madagascar is home to some of the unique and unusual species of wildlife in the whole world. The island of Madagascar is a home to almost 25000 species of wild animals with a good number being endangered species. read more

A dizzying range of plants and animals make their home on the island. More than 11,000 endemic plant species, including seven species of baobab tree, share the island with a vast variety of mammal, reptiles, amphibians, and others. From 1999 to 2010, scientists discovered 615 new species in Madagascar, including 41 mammals and 61 reptiles. read more

It perhaps sounds absurd but I definitely would say most of the species ranging from the famous lemurs to other mammals,birds, snakes and even insects. It is important to note that Madagascar possesses a high rate in endemicity as well. read more

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