Six Animals Which Can be Found in Madagascar Only

We have a list of six amazing animals which are found only in Madagascar.

There are a few things that make Madagascar a unique place and it’s mainly because of its astonishing biodiversity. Here a range of strange and wonderful wildlife is available which can’t be found in other parts of the world.

1. Madagascar Pochard 

Madagascar Pochardis very rare breed of duck and with a total number of 100, it is the rarest duck in the world. They are mostly found in the marshes and freshwater lakes of Madagascar.

Madagascar Pochard is a very rare species of duck and it was believed that it was extinct for quite a few years. Around 20 Madagascar Pochards in the year 2006 were spotted at Lake Mastsaborimena. It is a medium-sized duck, which grows to 45-54 cm in length. They have attractive reddish-brown flanks, white bellies, and grayish beaks. In the same year, the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust started a breeding program for these ducks. By the year 2013, the number of these rare ducks increased to just 20 to 80 which is quite a feat. At present there are nearly 100 Madagascar Pochards available. They are protected very strictly by the authorities of Madagascar.

2. Giraffe Weevil

The giraffe weevil is a bizarre-looking insect that is widespread in the forests of Madagascar. The giraffe weevil got its name because of its extremely long neck.

Most giraffe weevils live in the forests of Madagascar and their average body size is 2.5 cm. An interesting fact about it is that the giraffe weevil is among the largest insects of the weevil family when it comes to size. The color of its body is mostly black with a hint of red color. The most perceptible thing about it is, further than its long neck is the red covering of its rear legs and it’s called elytra. It utilizes these shells along with back wings in flight.

2. Blue Coua

There are about 250 species of birds in Madagascar and among them, 44% are found only here including the beautiful Blue Coua.

Blue Coua is a bird that is found only in Madagascar. It belongs to the non-parasitic affiliate of the cuckoo bird group and makes its own nests. The blue couas are also known as the Madagascar coucal. Blue Coua is famous for its prominent deep blue plumage. The blue couas are about 17-19.7 inches in length and weigh up to 235 grams. Almost every part of its body is blue and that’s why it got the name Blue Coua. The dark blue fluff and light blue skin around their eyes are very gorgeous. Regrettably, this beautiful bird of Madagascar could become extinct in the near future because of hunting.