Mammals
Reptiles and Amphibians
Birds and Insects
Fady and Folk Tales
100
This animal uses echolocation and its long middle finger to locate and catch its prey.
What is the aye-aye?
100
This tortoise has recognizable yellow lines on its carapace and a life span of 188 years.
What is the radiated tortoise?
100
This spider, named for the founder of the theory of evolution, can spin a web 10 times stronger than Kevlar.
What is Darwin's spider?
100
Many Malagasy believe that meeting this animal will bring misfortune or even death.
What is the aye-aye?
200
This is the most highly recognized lemur in Madagascar.
What is the ring-tailed lemur?
200
This frog is named for its size and the distinct coloration of the females of this species.
What is the tomato frog?
200
One of the largest moths in the world, this species is named for its long red "tails".
What is the comet moth?
200
This lemur is highly protected because it was believed that one saved a young boy.
What is the indri?
300
All the living species of this small mammal are found only in Madagascar.
What is the tenrec?
300
This is the world's smallest chameleon, growing up to no more than one inch in length.
What is the dwarf chameleon?
300
This insect uses its long neck for building nests and to compete with other males during mating season.
What is the giraffe weevil?
300
In some parts of Madagascar, it is believed that if you do not offer up a sacrifice before crossing a freshwater stream, you will be eaten by this reptile.
What is a crocodile?
400
Until recently, this predator was thought to be part of the feline family, but it is actually a type of mongoose.
What is the fossa?
400
Most geckos are brown, black, or tan, but this gecko has a bright green color.
What is the green day gecko?
400
This kind of eagle, which is native to Madagascar, is the national bird.
What is the ankoay?
400
While there are no venomous species of this reptile in Madagascar, there are beliefs that cause the Malagasy to avoid this animal because they are believed to be the descendant of a seven-headed demon with horns.
What are snakes?
500
This lemur, called babakoto, is one of the largest living lemurs.
What is the indri?
500
This chameleon is the size of a house cat and is one of the largest chameleons in the world.
What is the panther chameleon?
500
Unlike other cuckoos, this bird (which is known for its striking blue color), builds its own nest.
What is the blue coua?
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500
Some groups of Malagasy people believe that these animals embody the souls of their ancestors.
What are lemurs?
