Part 4

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  4. 2023-11-1 Madagascar with Captivating Nature
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  • 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