Over the past four years, a study found more than 10,000 lemurs were sold for pricey dishes across 17 cities in Madagascar.

The IUCN has so far identified more than 48,600 species threatened with extinction worldwide, whice represents 28 percent of ...

The island is home to nearly 100 species of lemur, some of the world's most impressive chameleons, over a hundred bird ...

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In ...

Lemurs, the small primates with bushy tails and large, expressive eyes, are among the world's most endangered species.

A new study reveals that endangered lemurs in Madagascar are being secretly hunted and eaten, driven by demand from wealthy ...

René de Roland's contribution to the discovery of a variety of species is substantial, including the rediscovery of the Madagascar pochard, a rare duck thought to be extinct since the 1990s. He and ...

Scientists followed a chirping sound in a Madagascar forest to a “secretive” creature and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto Walking through a dark misty forest in ...

The small primates, known for their bushy tails and large eyes, are already classed as one of the world’s most endangered ...

An exceptional authorisation from the Malagasy transitional government for the export of raw and semi-processed precious woods risks opening a loophole for the legal export of illegally cut timber and ...