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Cowboys of Madagascar

In Madagascar cattle country, every cow has a story.

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First the Rain, Then the Rain of Insects

In a remote area of Madagascar, scientists and a film crew explore deep canyons and sun-baked summits.

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In a Cave, Signs of a Long-Ago Visitor

Scientists find ants, an old musket and bats in a remote corner of Madagascar.

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A Flash Flood in Paradise

Scientists scramble as the Makay Massif region in Madascar lives up to its reputation for flash flooding.

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When a Backpack Falls From a Helicopter, It’s Back to Square One

A veering helicopter over Madagascar and a falling backpack mean it's time for an entomologist to start taking notes and collecting from scratch again.

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An Extended Stay at Palm Canyon

In the extreme weather of Madagascar's Makay Massif, scientists make use of extra time in a palm oasis to explore nearby caves and canyons.

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Where There’s Less Fire, More Species

Scientists in Madagascar find new species in areas protected from the regular fires set by the local population.

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Following Maps, and Finding a ‘Lost World’

A forest at the bottom of a hole proves rich in nesting sites for ants, termites and beetles.

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Through Mud, Sand and Water, the Long Road Home

An assortment of vehicle recovery tools are needed as scientists make their way out of the remote Makay Massif region of Madagascar.

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Learning on the Road to Nowhere in Madagascar

Even after 20 years of studying in the country, Brian L. Fisher, an entomologist, was surprised by the ability of a cyclone to derail an expedition.

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Cowboys of Madagascar

In Madagascar cattle country, every cow has a story.

View Article

First the Rain, Then the Rain of Insects

In a remote area of Madagascar, scientists and a film crew explore deep canyons and sun-baked summits.

View Article

In a Cave, Signs of a Long-Ago Visitor

Scientists find ants, an old musket and bats in a remote corner of Madagascar.

View Article


A Flash Flood in Paradise

Scientists scramble as the Makay Massif region in Madascar lives up to its reputation for flash flooding.

View Article

When a Backpack Falls From a Helicopter, It’s Back to Square One

A veering helicopter over Madagascar and a falling backpack mean it's time for an entomologist to start taking notes and collecting from scratch again.

View Article


An Extended Stay at Palm Canyon

In the extreme weather of Madagascar's Makay Massif, scientists make use of extra time in a palm oasis to explore nearby caves and canyons.

View Article

Where There’s Less Fire, More Species

Scientists in Madagascar find new species in areas protected from the regular fires set by the local population.

View Article


Following Maps, and Finding a ‘Lost World’

A forest at the bottom of a hole proves rich in nesting sites for ants, termites and beetles.

View Article

Through Mud, Sand and Water, the Long Road Home

An assortment of vehicle recovery tools are needed as scientists make their way out of the remote Makay Massif region of Madagascar.

View Article

Learning on the Road to Nowhere in Madagascar

Even after 20 years of studying in the country, Brian L. Fisher, an entomologist, was surprised by the ability of a cyclone to derail an expedition.

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