Madagascar
These fascinating, bizarre jungle creatures, with eyes as big as saucers, are found on just one island in the Indian Ocean
Endemic to Madagascar, lemurs are a fascinating group of primates which are closely related to lorises and bush babies. They face a range of threats, and 98% are deemed to be endangered. Learn more about these lemurs in our expert guide by the Lemur Conservation Network.
What are the smallest monkeys and primates in the world? Meet the tiny creatures of the monkey world
Smaller than an average adult human hand, the smallest monkeys and primates are truly tiny. BBC Wildlife’s Megan Shersby finds out more.
'World’s rarest duck' returns to ancestral home
The Madagascar pochard, previously thought to have been extinct, has returned to its ancestral home on Lake Alaotra in Madagascar, where it was last seen more than 30 years ago.
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Why sifaka lemurs are tree huggers
For Madagascar’s sifaka lemurs, there’s nothing cooler than hugging a tree – literally.
Wildlife to see in Madagascar and the places to go
This huge island nation Madagascar is a dream destination for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore its parks and reserves to see many species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.
24 of the new species discovered in 2021
Discover some of the new species around the world that have been recently discovered by scientists, from a tiny chameleon to a spider named after Greta Thunberg
Ring-tailed lemur guide: where they live, what they eat, and why they're endangered
Ring-tailed lemurs are one of the most distinctive and recognisable species of lemur. Learn more about this endangered species in our expert guide by the Lemur Conservation Network.
Mangrove Photography Awards 2020
View the winner and runner-up images from the sixth Mangrove Photography Awards competition.
Why do aye-ayes have such long middle fingers?
The aye-aye is nocturnal lemur, known for its long and thin fingers, which it uses for finding food – and for picking its nose!
Pheromone identified in 'stink flirting' lemurs
Lemurs woo mates with the first pheromone to be identified from a primate.
When is Earth's Tropical Islands on TV?
Airing in early 2020, this new BBC series explores some of the world's most isolated and iconic tropical islands.
Do any primates self-medicate?
BBC Wildlife contributor Ben Garrod answers your wild question.