Madagascar (Biodiversity Hotspot) by Mark Giraldi

Lemurs

markgiraldi — 2015-10-01 16:52:55 UTC

There are over 15 types of lemurs on Madagascar, including the super rare golden crown lemur! This type is endangered. Some lemurs can leap about 30-40 feet. They eat fruit and leaves. There used to be a species of lemur called the giant lemur, which would grow to be the size of a gorilla. Lemurs aren't found anywhere else in the world!

Chameleons

markgiraldi — 2015-10-01 16:56:28 UTC

They change colour, and some of their species are endangered. They eat flies with a super sticky tongue, and their eyes can look all around (called a panoramic view, or 180 degrees for each eye). They are slow moving, but they do eat very fast. When they change their colour they aren't aware of it, and their tongue is longer than their body. There are over 340 species of chameleons!

Cat Eyed Snake

markgiraldi — 2015-10-01 16:59:55 UTC

This rare species of snake only lives on Madagascar, and is endangered! It has eyes just like a cat, and is venonous.

Peregine Falcon

markgiraldi — 2015-10-01 17:01:41 UTC

This amazing hunter is from Madagascar, and is the fastest bird in the world. It hunts by diving at extreme speeds and catching it's prey!

Crocodile

markgiraldi — 2015-10-01 17:04:02 UTC

This dangerous predator is also found on Madagascar, although it also lives in Africa, and the Americas. They have very large jaws, and leave them open to cool off during the day. A crocodile's bite force is like a car crushing down on your head! It's bite force can reach up to 30,000 PSI.

Scorpion Magnus

markgiraldi — 2015-10-01 17:06:33 UTC

This rare scorpion only lives in Madagascar, and is the largest scorpion in the world!