Part 4

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. Madagascar
  4. 2023-11-1 Madagascar with Captivating Nature
  5. Part 4
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  • Stop Go Person
    Stop Go Person
    There was a big road construction project going in the town.
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2404
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Truck
    Truck
    Driving Photo - RN 2 is the 'highway' between the major port of Toamasina and the capital, Antananarivo and has a huge number of trucks bringing in fuel and goods.
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2405
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Building
    Building
    Driving Photo - moving on from the stop for fuel and the road construction.
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2406
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Driving Photo
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2411
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hardware Store
    Hardware Store
    Driving Photo - I noticed the popcorn machine.
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2412
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Building
    Building
    Driving Photo
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2413
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bank
    Bank
    Driving Photo
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2414
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Presidential Election Posters
    Presidential Election Posters
    Driving Photo - Mr. Siteny was the only other presidential candidate that had significant posters, but not nearly as much as the current president.
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2415
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hotel Nadia
    Hotel Nadia
    Driving Photo
    Moramanga, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2419
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Charcoal
    Charcoal
    Driving Photo
    Moramanga to Andasibe, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2421
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Railroad Bridge
    Railroad Bridge
    Driving Photo
    Moramanga to Andasibe, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2424
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Big Church
    Big Church
    Driving Photo
    Moramanga to Andasibe, RN 2, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2425
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail Map
    Trail Map
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2427
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mitsinjo Park
    Mitsinjo Park
    Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2428
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dusky Evening Brown
    Dusky Evening Brown
    Gnophodes chelys
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0843
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Brown Lemur
    Common Brown Lemur
    Eulemur fulvus fulvus
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0845
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Brown Lemur
    Common Brown Lemur
    Eulemur fulvus fulvus - nicely tucked in tail.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0851
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slug
    Slug
    I can't find this nice looking slug with any searches.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2430
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Girrafe-necked Weevil egg capsules
    Girrafe-necked Weevil egg capsules
    Trachelophorus giraffa - amazing that a small weevil can do this.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0854
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Praying Mantis
    Praying Mantis
    Coloration that blends well with tree bark.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2437
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trunk Bark
    Trunk Bark
    Eucalyptus robusta
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2439
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Parson's Chameleon male
    Parson's Chameleon male
    Calumma parsonii
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0858
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Parson's Chameleon male
    Parson's Chameleon male
    Calumma parsonii
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0863
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andasibe Pandanus Frog
    Andasibe Pandanus Frog
    Guibemantis cf albolineatus - very small frog exclusively found on the Pandanus trees.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0872
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andasibe Pandanus Frog
    Andasibe Pandanus Frog
    Guibemantis cf albolineatus
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0877
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Koster’s Curse
    Koster’s Curse
    Clidemia hirta - nice looking but invasive.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2440
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Caterpillar
    Caterpillar
    I see similar looking caterpillars but none have the black antennae.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2443
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indri
    Indri
    Indri indri - largest lemur with an incredible territorial call.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0883
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indri
    Indri
    Indri indri
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0900
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Not bad, but we always had to bushwhack to get closer to wildlife.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2444
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andasibe Pandanus Frog
    Andasibe Pandanus Frog
    Guibemantis cf albolineatus
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2445
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andasibe Pandanus Frog juvenile
    Andasibe Pandanus Frog juvenile
    Guibemantis cf albolineatus - tiny.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2448
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Oenia rosea
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#0903
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beetle
    Beetle
    Unknown - no luck finding this one in searches.
    Mitsinjo Park, Analamazaotra Forest Station, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2450
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #11
    Room #11
    Room #11 is at the end of the walk, very private and nice.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#1201
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #11
    Room #11
    A nice lodge where I stayed in 2005.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#1152
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-spotted Treefrog
    Red-spotted Treefrog
    Boophis tasymena
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2462
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Parson's Chameleon female
    Parson's Chameleon female
    Calumma parsonii
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2464
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goodman's Mouse Lemur
    Goodman's Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus lehilahytsara - surprisingly cooperative.
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2469
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goodman's Mouse Lemur
    Goodman's Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus lehilahytsara
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2476
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Satanic Leaf-tail Gecko
    Satanic Leaf-tail Gecko
    Uroplatus phantasticus
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2479
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Satanic Leaf-tail Gecko
    Satanic Leaf-tail Gecko
    Uroplatus phantasticus
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2482
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Katydid
    Katydid
    Very long antennae.
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2485
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bush Cricket nymph
    Bush Cricket nymph
    Night, Villageois Park, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 7, 2023
    2023-11-07#2487
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grounds
    Grounds
    Looking toward the rest of the cabins, office and restaurant from my porch.
    Cabin #11, Vakona Forest Lodge, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2495
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    Seen from my porch.
    Cabin #11, Vakona Forest Lodge, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2497
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #11
    Cabin #11
    Very private at the end of the walk.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2499
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow Ginger
    Yellow Ginger
    Hedychium flavescens
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2502
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Epidendrum radicans - native to Central America.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2504
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slipper Orchid
    Slipper Orchid
    Phragmipedium hybrid 'Sedenii'
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2505
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Japanese Quince
    Japanese Quince
    Chaenomeles japonica
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2508
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pond
    Pond
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2509
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hibiscus
    Hibiscus
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2510
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hibiscus
    Hibiscus
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2514
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Split-leaf Philodendron
    Split-leaf Philodendron
    Monstera deliciosa
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2518
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Entrance Sign
    Entrance Sign
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2520
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Tree Boa
    Madagascar Tree Boa
    Sanzinia madagascariensis
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2522
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Local Woman
    Local Woman
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2527
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Rhododendron
    Indian Rhododendron
    Melastoma malabathricum
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2529
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bird's Nest Ferns
    Bird's Nest Ferns
    Asplenium nidus
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2530
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bird's Nest Fern
    Bird's Nest Fern
    Asplenium nidus
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2532
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giraffe-necked Weevil, female
    Giraffe-necked Weevil, female
    Trachelophorus giraffa
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2539
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giraffe-necked Weevil, male
    Giraffe-necked Weevil, male
    Trachelophorus giraffa
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2552
    Larry L. Jackson
  • False Staghorn Fern
    False Staghorn Fern
    Dicranopteris linearis
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2541
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Moth
    Unknown Moth
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2543
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dare's Spleenwort
    Dare's Spleenwort
    Asplenium dareoides
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2544
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Tree Fern
    Madagascar Tree Fern
    Angiopteris evecta
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2554
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fungus
    Fungus
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2555
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Bulbophyllum cyclanthum - Thanks to my Australian friend Gary, I have an id for this strange orchid.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2559
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2567
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Log Bridge
    Log Bridge
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2569
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Aerangis species
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2570
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-bellied Lemur females & juvenile
    Red-bellied Lemur females & juvenile
    Eulemur rubiventer - difficult photo angle was all I had.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0908
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-bellied Lemur females & juvenile
    Red-bellied Lemur females & juvenile
    Eulemur rubiventer - improved angle.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0920
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-bellied Lemur females & juveniles
    Red-bellied Lemur females & juveniles
    Eulemur rubiventer - a big ball of lemurs.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0928
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black & White Ruffed Lemur
    Black & White Ruffed Lemur
    Varecia variegata variegata - the only photo I got at this location in case I didn't see them again.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0933
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-bellied Lemur male
    Red-bellied Lemur male
    Eulemur rubiventer - the white eye patches identify males.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0936
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Baron's Mantella
    Baron's Mantella
    Mantella baroni
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0939
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Fire Millipede
    Giant Fire Millipede
    Aphistogoniulus corallipes
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0956
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Baron's Mantella
    Baron's Mantella
    Mantella baroni
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2574
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lanceleaf Blumea
    Lanceleaf Blumea
    Blumea lanceolaria
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2578
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Creek
    Creek
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2579
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ant Nest
    Ant Nest
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2580
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fort Madagascar Frog
    Fort Madagascar Frog
    Mantidactylus femoralis
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2581
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tsarafidy Madagascar Frog
    Tsarafidy Madagascar Frog
    Guibemantis pulcher
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2586
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lined Day Gecko
    Lined Day Gecko
    Phelsuma lineata
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2587
    Larry L. Jackson
  • East Betsileo Madagascar Frog
    East Betsileo Madagascar Frog
    Gephyromantis asper
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2596
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2598
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Caterpillar
    Caterpillar
    No results from an internet search.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2601
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2602
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Creek
    Creek
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2603
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Frances's Sparrowhawk male
    Frances's Sparrowhawk male
    Accipter francesii
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0967
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Frances's Sparrowhawk male
    Frances's Sparrowhawk male
    Accipter francesii - resting with one foot tucked in.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0972
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Small, pretty little flowers that I can find no identification in searches.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2606
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stick Insects
    Stick Insects
    Phasmatodea species - large female and an attendant male.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0977
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Rhododendron
    Indian Rhododendron
    Melastoma malabathricum
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2610
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Park Road
    Park Road
    The photo doesn't reflect how deep the potholes are and how bad the road really is, though not the worst of the trip.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2611
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Girdled Lizard
    Madagascar Girdled Lizard
    Zonosaurus madagascariensis
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0990
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Harrier-Hawk
    Madagascar Harrier-Hawk
    Polyboroides radiatus
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#0998
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Local People
    Local People
    Their village is on the edge of the national park.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2618
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Children & David
    Children & David
    David was handing out pencils.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2622
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Local Woman
    Local Woman
    Seeing how people live in these remote areas is a real contrast to what we have.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2625
    Larry L. Jackson
  • House
    House
    Perched on the slope that erodes with rain.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2626
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Children
    Children
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2628
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Big House
    Big House
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2630
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Father & Son
    Father & Son
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2631
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Child & Grandmother
    Child & Grandmother
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2633
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hen & Chicks
    Hen & Chicks
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2640
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Children
    Children
    I had enough Starburst candy to give to each of these children.
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2644
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mother & Child
    Mother & Child
    Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2646
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Butterfly
    Unknown Butterfly
    Symmetry suggests these wings are normal.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1005
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher female
    Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher female
    Terpsiphone mutata - the nest is in a small tree/bush beside the sidewalk.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1008
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher male
    Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher male
    Terpsiphone mutata - the mate of the previous photo.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1013
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher male
    Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher male
    Terpsiphone mutata - taking over nesting duty from the female.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1021
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Passion Flower
    Red Passion Flower
    Passiflora coccinea
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1025
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar White-eye
    Madagascar White-eye
    Zosterops maderaspatana
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1028
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rose
    Rose
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1030
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mascarene Martins
    Mascarene Martins
    Phedina borbonica madagascariensis
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1037
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Coucal
    Madagascar Coucal
    Centropus toulou - I saw a few, but all were too busy and wary.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1042
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madgascar Malachite Kingfisher
    Madgascar Malachite Kingfisher
    Alcedo vintsioides
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1053
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madgascar Malachite Kingfisher
    Madgascar Malachite Kingfisher
    Alcedo vintsioides
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#1058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Praying Mantis
    Praying Mantis
    Back out for another night walk.
    Night, Andasibe Road, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2651
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eastern Wooly Lemur
    Eastern Wooly Lemur
    Avahi laniger
    Night, Andasibe Road, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2660
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Short-nosed Chameleon male
    Short-nosed Chameleon male
    Calumma brevicorne
    Night, Andasibe Road, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2663
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown Leaf Chameleon
    Brown Leaf Chameleon
    Brookesia superciliaris
    Night, Andasibe Road, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2669
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown Leaf Chameleon
    Brown Leaf Chameleon
    Brookesia superciliaris - another one near the previous.
    Night, Andasibe Road, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2671
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Tree Boa juvenile
    Madagascar Tree Boa juvenile
    Sanzinia madagascariensis - juveniles are more colorful.
    Night, Andasibe Road, Madagascar, November 8, 2023
    2023-11-08#2683
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tambourissa purpurea
    Tambourissa purpurea
    The Malagasy guide pointed out this unusual seed pod as we departed the lodge.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2689
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Man & Pig
    Man & Pig
    The man has a grip on the pig's tail.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2692
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Graphite Facility
    Graphite Facility
    No longer in operation, this facility made the money that financed the lodge.
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2696
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Creek
    Creek
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2698
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bridge
    Bridge
    Vakona Forest Lodge, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2699
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Assembly of God Church
    Assembly of God Church
    Missionaries are pretty active in the country.
    Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2706
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Railroad Tracks
    Railroad Tracks
    The side rails are in very poor condition.
    Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2708
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Train Station
    Train Station
    I think this was also a hotel at one point, but now closed.
    Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2709
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Crested Ibis
    Madagascar Crested Ibis
    Lophotibis cristata - one more park visit before heading to the next wildlife location.
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#1077
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eastern Grey Bamboo Lemur
    Eastern Grey Bamboo Lemur
    Hapalemur griseus griseus
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2715
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eastern Grey Bamboo Lemur
    Eastern Grey Bamboo Lemur
    Hapalemur griseus griseus - fangs for tearing into bamboo shoots.
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#1084
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Mannikin
    Madagascar Mannikin
    Lonchura nana
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#1097
    Larry L. Jackson
  • True Cactus
    True Cactus
    Rhipsalis species - but I can't find the species of this epiphyte.
    Indri Circuit, Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2720
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leafless Orchid
    Leafless Orchid
    Microcoelia aphylla
    Indri Circuit, Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2721
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Beetle
    Unknown Beetle
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2722
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chassalia ternifolia
    Chassalia ternifolia
    A coffee family plant.
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2734
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Forest
    Forest
    Off the trail for approaching lemurs.
    Indri Circuit, Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2736
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Indri Circuit, Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2738
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lined Day Gecko
    Lined Day Gecko
    Phelsuma lineata
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#1108
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Girdled Lizard
    Madagascar Girdled Lizard
    Zonosaurus madagascariensis
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#1115
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa
    Fosa
    Cryptoprocta ferox - sleeping on a branch 100 feet up.
    Analamazaotra National Park, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#1121
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lined Day Gecko
    Lined Day Gecko
    Phelsuma lineata - on a landscape plant near the entrance.
    Feon'ny Ala Restaurant, Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2742
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Feon'ny Ala Restaurant
    Feon'ny Ala Restaurant
    Really good spring rolls and stir fry.
    Andasibe, Madagascar, November 9, 2023
    2023-11-09#2746
    Larry L. Jackson