I have worked with biologists and graduate students from many institutions, with a variety of lemur species and in many different protected areas. While the projects I participate in vary some, they are mostly focused around lemur health and nutrition, introduced diseases, and training. That means the plants and animals that drifted with, or to, Madagascar have evolved without competition from introduced species, humans, pets or agriculture. Well, Madagascar remained isolated and uninhabited by humans until about 2,000 years ago. Madagascar separated from Africa 160 million years ago, and India 90 million years ago. Evidence from plate tectonics show that eons ago, Madagascar, Africa, Antarctica, South America and some bits of India were one massive continent that drifted apart over millions of years. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, located about 250 miles off the east coast of Africa and 1200 miles south of the Equator. I will take GREAT PLEASURE in sharing the truth and reality of Madagascar, and I’m sure you will find it as amazing as I do! A Brief Geography and Geology Lesson While entertaining, you may be surprised to learn that the portrayal of Madagascar is not entirely accurate. I am sure that nearly everyone has heard of Madagascar, at least from the movie series featuring some misfit animals including my personal favorite, King Julian. Randy Junge, Vice President of Animal Health at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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