Madagascar Collection (#4)

French Foreign Legion soldier in Madagascar, 1895
3480229 French Foreign Legion soldier in Madagascar, 1895; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French Foreign Legion soldier in Madagascar 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Madagascar (b/w photo)
8649373 A Madagascar (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Madagascar. Tananarive. Le Palais de la Reine)

Portrait of Rainilaiarivony (1828-1896), Malagasy Prime Minister and Co King of Madagascar as spousal of the three
JAB4121054 Portrait of Rainilaiarivony (1828-1896), Malagasy Prime Minister and Co King of Madagascar as spousal of the three successive Malagasy queens (Rasoherina (1814-1868)

Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900
LUX4811822 Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900; (add.info.: Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Madagascar, Moramanga: Malagasy indigenous rags leave to work in a wooden wagon next to a straw hut, 1890
LUX4807797 Madagascar, Moramanga: Malagasy indigenous rags leave to work in a wooden wagon next to a straw hut, 1890; (add.info.: Madagascar)

France Coloniale Madagascar, 1895
JAB5036845 France Coloniale Madagascar, 1895.; (add.info.: France Coloniale Madagascar, 1895.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Bridge and waterfall over a river in Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio
FLO4620414 Bridge and waterfall over a river in Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Weapons of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, men with bow, arrow, shield, quiver, and axe
FLO4620393 Weapons of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, men with bow, arrow, shield, quiver, and axe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Granary
3562480 Granary by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Madagascar, Farafangana, Africa 1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Castle walls, Malagasy, snapdragon and mace (chromolitho)
8677349 Castle walls, Malagasy, snapdragon and mace (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M for murailles (castle walls), Malagasy

Map of Madagascar and Comoro Islands, c.1900 (engraving)
533398 Map of Madagascar and Comoro Islands, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Madagascar and Comoro Islands, circa 1902)

Malagasy mother with baby, c.1910 (photo)
7292898 Malagasy mother with baby, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Madagascar. Malagasy mother holding her baby. Photo, Madagascar, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Jobs in the world: the postman on a sedan chair wearing colonial clothes, the french flag and the stamp of Madagascar
ELD4922506 Jobs in the world: the postman on a sedan chair wearing colonial clothes, the french flag and the stamp of Madagascar

Flocky mauco or woolly lemur or indri, Lemur laniger. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat
FLO4640363 Flocky mauco or woolly lemur or indri, Lemur laniger. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Ring-tailed lemur or mauco, Lemur catta. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640725 Ring-tailed lemur or mauco, Lemur catta. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison

Tam-tam players, 1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3562477 Tam-tam players, 1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Farafangana, Africa 1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The vari - Varecia (Lemuridea). Natural History of Buffon, Engraving 1856
JAB4121769 The vari - Varecia (Lemuridea). Natural History of Buffon, Engraving 1856; (add.info.: The vari - Varecia (Lemuridea). Natural History of Buffon, Engraving 1856); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

TANANANARIVE, Madagascar. Engraving 1895
JAB4121576 TANANANARIVE, Madagascar. Engraving 1895; (add.info.: TANANANARIVE, Madagascar. Engraving 1895); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Letter M: 14th century lettrine, Malagasy, Walls, Muflier, Massue. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198338 Letter M: 14th century lettrine, Malagasy, Walls, Muflier, Massue. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: training of the army of Sluzanski with young people on the back of zebus watched by
LUX4756982 Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: training of the army of Sluzanski with young people on the back of zebus watched by Sluzanski on horseback, 1895; (add.info.: Africa)

A Madagascar (b/w photo)
8649372 A Madagascar (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Madagascar. Tananarive. Les canons de M Laborde. La Cathedrale et le Palais de la Reine)

A Madagascar (b/w photo)
8649371 A Madagascar (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Madagascar. Tananarive. La Residence de France)

Portrait of king Andrianampoinimerina, 19th century (engraving)
1753478 Portrait of king Andrianampoinimerina, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Andrianampoinimerina (1745-1810) king of Madagascar in 1787-1810); Photo: Tallandier

Madagascar, Moramanga: Moramanga station with Malagasy indigenous people and French settlers in colonial helmet, 1890
LUX4807818 Madagascar, Moramanga: Moramanga station with Malagasy indigenous people and French settlers in colonial helmet, 1890; (add.info.: Madagascar)

Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: Mr. Sluzanski and his workers await the arrival of General Gallieni's
LUX4756978 Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: Mr. Sluzanski and his workers await the arrival of General Gallieni's representative, 1895; (add.info.: Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: Mr)

Map of colonial Africa with Madagascar, c.1900 (engraving)
533062 Map of colonial Africa with Madagascar, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of southern colonial Africa, with an inset of Madagascar, circa 1902)

Madagascar: A white settler and his umbrella carries in a chair by 4 indigenous people, 1898 - En route to Tananarive
LUX4755554 Madagascar: A white settler and his umbrella carries in a chair by 4 indigenous people, 1898 - En route to Tananarive; (add.info.: Madagascar)

Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Madagascar...does a considerable trade in live beef...It exports 30, 000 head of cattle in a year...The ox is there commonly represented by

Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant S. P. Oliver showing...the mode of putting cattle on shipboard in a port of Madagascar

Young Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) 6-8 weeks, clinging to mother, Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar, November

Sambava Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis), Eastern Madagascer, controlled conditions

Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male resting in dry decidous forest. Kirindy, western Madagascar. Endangered

Indri (Indri indri) with young, Palmarium Resrve Ankanin ny Nofy, Littoral rainforest, Madagascar

Fosa of Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male walking through dry deciduous forest, Kirindy, western Madagascar

Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) adult active and foraging in forest canopy at night. Deciduous forests, Daraina, northern Madagascar. Endangered endemic species

Boky-boky (Mungotictis decemlineata) or Narrow-striped mongoose adult foraging in leaf litter. Dry deciduous forest, Kirindy, western Madagascar

Fosa or Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)(sometimes erroneously fossa) male in dry deciduous forest. Kirindy, western Madagascar

Verreauxs sifaka lemur (Propithecus verreauxi) dancing or skipping across open ground, Gallery Forest, Berenty Reserve, southern Madagascar

Grandidiers / Giant Striped Mongoose (Galidictis grandidieri) foraging at night. Western edge of the Mahafaly Plateau, Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, south west Madagascar

Net-casting / Ogre-faced Spider (Deinopis sp. ) with net. Active at night, Masoala National Park
Net-casting / Ogre-faced Spider (Deinopis sp.) with net. Active at night, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Deckens sifaka (Propithecus deckenii) grooming each other, Tsimembo area, Madagascar. Lenses for Conservation project

Adult Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) active in forest canopy at night. Dry deciduous forest near Andranotsimaty. Daraina, northern Madagascar. Critically Endangered

Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii), male hunting in forest canopy. Mitsinjo Forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar

Aye Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) at night, Palmarium, Atsinanana, Madagascar

RF- Indri (Indri indri) portrait of a female with a newborn baby. Maromizaha reserve, Andasibe Mantadia area, eastern Madagascar

RF - Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus sikorae) resting and camouflaged on tree trunk in rainforest understorey. Mantadia National Park, east Madagascar

Giraffe Necked Weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) male on leaf of Dichaetanthera cordifolia. Tropical rainforest, Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Close up of hand of Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) showing long distinctive long middle finger, Captive, Tsimbazaza Zoo, Madagascar

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"Discover the Enchanting Wonders of Madagascar" Embark on a journey through the captivating island of Madagascar, as we explore its rich history, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes. Starting with a political map of Africa, our focus zooms in on this unique gem nestled off the eastern coast. Known for its extraordinary biodiversity, Madagascar is home to countless natural treasures waiting to be discovered. Delve into the past as we unveil an ancient fossil ammonite from the Upper Early Cretaceous period. This Desmoceras spp. , found in Mahajanga Province under UV light, offers a glimpse into prehistoric times. Travel back even further with an antique map dating back to 1873. Witness how Africa was depicted during that era and imagine the adventures undertaken by explorers who traversed this vast continent. Dive beneath Nosy Be's crystal-clear waters and witness the graceful movements of a hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Its underwater ballet showcases just one example of Madagascar's incredible marine life. Continuing our exploration through maps highlighting travels of intrepid adventurers across Africa, we uncover hidden gems like Toamasina/Tamatave - Eastern Madagascar. Here hangs upside down a black-and-white ruffed lemur - an emblematic species thriving amidst lush forests. Venturing deeper into nature's wonders, meet Xanthopan morganii praedicta - also known as the sphinx moth. This remarkable creature shares its habitat with Angraecum sesquipedale –the Madagascan orchid famous for its long nectar spur adapted solely for pollination by this specific moth species. Returning to fossils once more, marvel at Cleoniceras sp. , another ammonite specimen from Cretaceous times found in Madagascar. These remnants offer insights into Earth's distant past while showcasing yet another facet of this island nation's geological heritage. Lastly but not least, we celebrate the discovery of Goodman's Mouse Lemur.