What animals can only be found in Madagascar?

What animals can only be found in Madagascar?

10 fascinating creatures only found in Madagascar

• The Madagascar Pochard. Now, to start, we have a Pochard duck.
• Giraffe Weevil. This is a rather strange looking insect as you can see.
• The Blue Coua. Madagascar is home to almost 250 different species of birds!
• The Panther Chameleon.
• Tomato frog.
• Sifaka.
• The Indri.
• Fossa.

What is the best time of year to visit Madagascar?

The best time to visit Madagascar is from April to October. This dry season brings fewer rain showers, meaning optimal conditions for observing animals, hiking and participating in water sports activities.

How long is the flight from UK to Madagascar?

11 hours 1 minutes

What months are summer in Madagascar?

Madagascar has a tropical climate: November to March (summer/wet season) is hot with variable rainfall; April to October (winter/dry season) is mainly dry and mild.

How hot does it get in Madagascar?

The November to April rainy season is the hottest time of year in Madagascar. Minimum temperatures average around 73 F / 23 C and maximum temperatures reach 90 F / 32 C. Central destinations like Antananarivo are cooler with highs of around 82 F / 28 C.

Does it ever snow in Madagascar?

Although frosts are rare in Antananarivo, they are common at higher elevations. Hail is common in many of the higher areas of the island (including Antananarivo), but there is no snowfall except on the Ankaratra massif where above 2,400 m (7,874 ft) it may occasionally fall and even remain for several days.

Does it get cold at night in Madagascar?

In the cool period, from mid-May to September, but sometimes also in October, cool air masses from the south-west can affect the country, bringing a bit of cool weather at night, especially in the center-south, and even cold in inland areas.

What is the coldest month in Madagascar?

What is the coldest month in Antananarivo? July is the coldest month in Antananarivo, Madagascar, with an average high-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F).