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Nest characteristics of Yellow-billed Kites Milvus aegyptius in the Manambolomaty Lakes Complex, western Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Tolojanahary Andriamalala --- , Madagascar Lily-Arison Rene de Roland --- , Madagascar Marius Rakotondratsima --- , Madagascar Gilbert Razafimanjato --- , Madagascar Russell Thorstrom --- , USAWe studied the nesting biology of Yellow-billed Kites Milvus aegyptius in the Manambolomaty Lakes Complex of western Madagascar during 2002 and 2003. We recorded 64 nesting attempts. In 2003, 33% (n = 39 nests) of the occupied nests were from... -
National days between commemoration and celebration: remembering 1947 and 1960 in Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Mareike Späth --- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany Helihanta Rajaonarison --- Université d'Antananarivo, MadagascarToday Madagascar officially celebrates two national holidays. 29 March is dedicated to the memory of anticolonial resistance in 1947, the commemoration of the dead and the decoration of surviving combatants. 26 June in contrast is celebrated as Madagascar's return to... -
Breeding biology and reproductive success of the Spectacled Tetraka Xanthomixis zosterops (Bernieridae) in a rainforest of Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Eric M Temba --- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, Madagascar Mar Cabeza --- Department of Biosciences, Finland Aristide Andrianarimisa --- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, MadagascarThe Spectacled Tetraka Xanthomixis zosterops is a sexually monomorphic species in a family (Bernieridae) endemic to Madagascar and is found in various humid forest types. It is categorised as Least Concern by the IUCN. Despite its commonness, the biology of... -
Reproductive ecology and egg production of the radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata) in southern Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Thomas E.J. Leuteritz --- Department of Biology, U.S.A. Rollande Ravolanaivo --- Department of Animal Biology, MadagascarWe studied reproduction of wild Geochelone radiata at the Cap Sainte Marie Special Reserve in southwestern Madagascar to gain insight into life history traits related to reproductive success. Reproductive behaviour was observed over two nesting seasons and egg production was... -
Chromosomal rearrangements occurred repeatedly and independently during species diversification in Malagasy geckos, genus Paroedura
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Gennaro Aprea --- Dipartimento di Biologia, Italy Franco Andreone --- Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali, Italy Domenico Fulgione --- Dipartimento di Biologia, Italy Agnese Petraccioli --- Dipartimento di Biologia, Italy Gaetano Odierna --- Dipartimento di Biologia, ItalyWe conducted a phylogenetic study through karyological data, by standard staining and Ag-NOR banding, and molecular analysis (by 12S and 16S mitochondrial rRNA genes and nuclear gene C-mos) on 11 species of Malagasy geckos, genus Paroedura, and two relatives (Ebenavia... -
National days between commemoration and celebration: remembering 1947 and 1960 in Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Mareike Späth --- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany Helihanta Rajaonarison --- Université d'Antananarivo, MadagascarToday Madagascar officially celebrates two national holidays. 29 March is dedicated to the memory of anticolonial resistance in 1947, the commemoration of the dead and the decoration of surviving combatants. 26 June in contrast is celebrated as Madagascar's return to... -
An analysis of Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus diet in the Melaky Region of lowland western Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Steven M Goodman --- Field Museum of Natural History, USA Stéphanie VJ Razakaratrimo --- Peregrine Fund Madagascar, Madagascar Lily-Arison Réné de Roland --- Peregrine Fund Madagascar, MadagascarWe present information on the prey taken by the Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus in two different areas of lowland western central Madagascar. These are the first dietary data from Madagascar for this widespread Old World species. The recovered remains were... -
Annual cycle of the upper-ocean circulation and properties in the tropical western Indian Ocean
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: M Manyilizu --- Department of Oceanography, South Africa P Penven --- Ifremer, Univ. Brest, CNRS, IRD, Laboratoire dʹOcéanographie Physique et Spatiale (LOPS), France CJC Reason --- Department of Oceanography, South AfricaA regional ocean model was used to simulate the annual cycle of the upper-ocean dynamics and its influence on ocean properties in the tropical western Indian Ocean. Surface winds and heat fluxes from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP)... -
Etmopterus alphus n. sp.: a new lanternshark (Squaliformes: Etmopteridae) from the south-western Indian Ocean
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: DA Ebert --- Pacific Shark Research Center, USA N Straube --- Bavarian State Collection of Zoology, Germany RW Leslie --- Branch: Fisheries Management, South Africa S Weigmann --- University of Hamburg, GermanyA new species of lanternshark, Etmopterus alphus (Squaliformes: Etmopteridae), is described from the south-western Indian Ocean. The new species resembles other members of the ‘Etmopterus lucifer’ clade in having linear rows of dermal denticles and most closely resembles E. molleri... -
Sheddable armour: identification of osteoderms in the integument of Geckolepis maculata (Gekkota)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Daniel J. Paluh --- , , USA Aaron H. Griffing --- , , USA Aaron M. Bauer --- , , USAOsteoderms are bony deposits that form within the dermal layer of skin in vertebrates. Within geckos, osteoderms are uncommon, only described in Gekko gecko and the genus Tarentola. A previous report of osteoderms in the Afro-Malagasy gekkonid genus Geckolepis has... -
Physico-chemical water characteristics and aquatic macroinvertebrates of Lake Tsimanampesotse, south-western Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: JR Rasoloariniaina --- Centre National de Recherches sur l’Environnement (CNRE), MadagascarSaline lakes are known to be amongst the most productive ecosystems in the world. Tsimanampesotse, a ‘conservation hotspot’ soda lake in southwestern Madagascar, was integrated into the Ramsar wetland network in 1998. Despite its importance for aquatic birds, knowledge of... -
Madagascar Fish Eagle productivity in the Tsimembo-Manambolomaty Protected Area and surrounding habitat of western Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Gilbert Razafimanjato --- The Peregrine Fund Madagascar Project, Madagascar Lily-Arison René de Roland --- The Peregrine Fund Madagascar Project, Madagascar Marius Rakotondratsima --- The Peregrine Fund Madagascar Project, Madagascar Stephanie Razakaratrimo --- The Peregrine Fund Madagascar Project, Madagascar Yverlin ZM Pruvot --- The Peregrine Fund Madagascar Project, Madagascar Tsiresy M Razafimanantsoa --- Mention: Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale, Facultés des Sciences, Madagascar Aristide Andrianarimisa --- The Peregrine Fund Madagascar Project, Madagascar Russell Thorstrom --- The Peregrine Fund, USAWe monitored the productivity of the critically endangered Madagascar Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vociferoides inside and outside of the Tsimembo-Manambolomaty Protected Area (T-M PA), western Madagascar from 2010 to 2015. We recorded 14 breeding pairs inside and 13 outside T-M PA... -
Longevity in some Malagasy rainforest passerines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Friederike Woog --- Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Stuttgart, Germany Narisoa Ramanitra --- Ecole Normale Supérieure, Université d’Antananarivo, Madagascar Andrianarivelosoa Solohery Rasamison --- Mention Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale, Faculté des Sciences, L’Université d’Antananarivo, Madagascar Rasolondraibe Lovahasina Tahiry --- Mention Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale, Faculté des Sciences, L’Université d’Antananarivo, MadagascarData on longevity is a prerequisite to understand the life-history strategies of a species. For Malagasy songbirds no information has been previously published. Therefore, we studied their longevity in a capture–recapture effort in a rainforest in eastern Madagascar (Maromizaha, Andasibe)... -
The diet of Malagasy dry forest understory birds based on faecal samples
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Manoa L Faliarivola --- Mention Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale, Domaine Sciences et Technologies, Madagascar Marie J Raherilalao --- Mention Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale, Domaine Sciences et Technologies, Madagascar Aristide Andrianarimisa --- Mention Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale, Domaine Sciences et Technologies, Madagascar Steven M Goodman --- Association Vahatra, MadagascarThis study provides data on the diet of understory birds living in the dry deciduous forests of western Madagascar. Samples were collected at three lowland localities: Ankarafantsika National Park in the northwest, the Kirindy forest (Menabe Antimena Protected Harmonious Landscape)... -
A Malagasy element in Continental Africa: a new subspecies of the rare Amauris nossima (Nymphalidae, Danainae) from the Kenyan coast
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Tomasz W Pyrcz --- , Poland Steve Collins --- , Kenya Dorota Lachowska-Cierlik --- , Poland David C Lees --- , United Kingdom Szabolcs Sáfian --- , Hungary Klaudia Florczyk --- , PolandAmauris nossima Ward (Nymphalidae, Danainae) was known before this study only from Madagascar and the island of Mayotte, without clearly defined subspecies, but with five names considered invalid or infrasubspecific. It has generally been considered a rare species of butterfly... -
Sexual behaviour and condom use among university students in Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Onja Holisoa Rahamefy --- Research and Training Laboratory of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antananarivo, Michèle Rivard --- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Montreal, Madeleine Ravaoarinoro --- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Montreal, Lala Ranaivoharisoa --- Faculty of Medicine, University of Antananarivo, Andriamiliharison Jean Rasamindrakotroka --- Faculty of Medicine, University of Antananarivo, Richard Morisset --- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal,Although the number of known HIV-infected students in Madagascar increased significantly between 1989 and 1995, very little is known about student behaviour with regard to AIDS. The study objectives were: to describe Malagasy students' sexual behaviour and condom use; to... -
Morphometrics, sexual dimorphism, and growth in the angonoka tortoise (Geochelone yniphora) of western Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa • Authors: LoraL. Smith --- University of Florida, USA Miguel Pedrono --- Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France RobertM. Dorazio --- U.S. Geological Survey, USA Jack Bishko --- University of Florida, USAThe most recent description of the morphology of the rare endemic Madagascar tortoise, Geochelone yniphora was based on fewer than 20 specimens. We collected morphological data for 200 free‐ranging tortoises from five populations over a four‐year period. Tortoises ranged in... -
Courtship in The Madagascar Cat‐eyed Snake, Madagascarophis colubrina (Boiginae)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa • Authors: Rita Mehta --- University of Texas at Tyler, USA NeilB. Ford --- University of Texas at Tyler, USA -
Reproduction in the Madagascar leaf‐nosed snake, langaha madagascariensis (Serpentes: Colubridae: Pseudoxyrhophiinae)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa • Authors: KennethL. Krysko --- University of Florida, USAAspects of reproduction including courtship behaviour, ovipositioning, egg characteristics, and hatchling descriptions are documented for the Madagascar leaf‐nosed snake (Langaha madagascariensis). Courtship behaviour is described from laboratory settings and takes place in vegetation above ground. Oviposition occurred at night time... -
Observations on diet and drinking behaviour of radiated tortoises (Geochelone radiata) in Southwest Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: ThomasE.J. Leuteritz --- George Mason University,Radiated Tortoises (Geochelone radiata) fed on 29 species of plants comprising 18 families. Grasses comprised 58.1% of observed plant diet followed by Opuntia at 7.6%. All other observed plant feedings were less than 5% each and together comprised a total... -
Molecular phylogenetics of Malagasy skinks (Squamata: Scincidae)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa • Authors: AlisonS. Whiting --- Brigham Young University, USA JackW. Sites --- Brigham Young University, USA AaronM. Bauer --- Villanova University, USAMalagasy skinks are a poorly known group, and their relationships have not been critically evaluated previously. In this paper we present a phylogeny of Malagasy “scincine” lizards, based on quantitative phylogenetic analysis of data from seven molecular markers. Our analysis... -
Edge effect from paths on two chameleon species in Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Jessica Metcalf --- Imperial College, UK Nick Bayly --- The Wetland Trust, Michel Bisoa --- Faculté des Sciences, Madagascar Jeanneney Rabearivony --- Faculté des Sciences, Madagascar Alex Stewart‐Jones --- School of Biological Sciences, U.K.Edge effects are thought to be widespread in ecology and have important implications for forest fragmentation and conservation. Generally, however, large openings in the forest canopy are considered. Here we report a statistically robust edge effect from forest paths with... -
Feeding behaviour of the Madagascar leaf‐nosed snake, Langaha madagascariensis (Serpentes: Colubridae: Pseudoxyrhophiinae), with an alternative hypothesis for its bizarre head structure
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa • Authors: KennethL. Krysko --- University of Florida, USAFeeding behaviour of the Madagascar leaf‐nosed snake (Langaha madagascariensis) is described and an alternative use for its unusual nasal appendage is hypothesized. Langaha madagascariensis employs a sit‐and‐wait foraging strategy and stalking prey is initiated once a snake is conscious of... -
A further new species of limbless skink, genus Paracontias, from eastern Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Jörn Köhler --- Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Germany DavidR. Vieites --- Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, CSIC, Spain Frank Glaw --- Zoologische Staatssammlung München, Germany Nathalie Kaffenberger --- Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Germany Miguel Vences --- Zoological Institute, Technical University of Braunschweig, GermanyWe describe a new species of the genus Paracontias from a rain forest in the northern Central East of Madagascar based on a single specimen. Paracontias kankana sp. nov. is unique among all known species of Paracontias by exhibiting large... -
Predation on chameleons in Madagascar: a review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Richard K. B. Jenkins --- School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, UK Jeanneney Rabearivony --- The Peregrine Fund, Madagascar Hajanirina Rakotomanana --- University of Antananarivo, MadagascarWe reviewed the diet of nocturnal and diurnal chameleon predators on Madagascar from the available literature and identified 28 species. Diurnal raptors were the main predators of chameleons, although the literature was biased towards birds and probably underestimated predation by... -
Karyotypes of two species of Malagasy ground gecko (Paroedura: Gekkonidae)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Hana Main --- University of Minnesota, USA DanielP. Scantlebury --- University of Rochester, USA David Zarkower --- University of Minnesota, USA Tony Gamble --- University of Minnesota, USAThe karyotypes of Malagasy geckos are poorly known. Herein, we describe the karyotypes of two Malagasy gecko species, Paroedura picta and an undescribed or currently unrecognised Paroedura species. These are the first karyotypes described for the genus Paroedura. Each species... -
Phylogeny and phylogeography of the Malagasy leaf-tailed geckos in the Uroplatus ebenaui group
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Fanomezana Mihaja Ratsoavina --- Zoological Institute, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany Miguel Vences --- Zoological Institute, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany EdwardE. Louis --- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, USALeaf-tailed geckos, genus Uroplatus, are one of the most prominent endemic reptile groups from Madagascar, but the species diversity and diversification of this taxonomic group are not completely understood. Here, we present a phylogenetic reconstruction of the small-sized Uroplatus which... -
Spatial and temporal distribution of call activities of two Gephyromantis species (Mantellidae) along forest–farmbush habitat in Ranomafana, Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Noelikanto Ramamonjisoa --- , , Madagascar Harisoa Rakotonoely --- , , Madagascar Hannah Thomas --- , MadagascarUnderstanding how changes in land use affect the distribution, abundance and behaviour of organisms is an increasingly important question in ecology. We investigated the distribution and the differential calling behaviour of two diurnal terrestrial frogs, Gephyromantis decaryi (Near Threatened) and... -
Amphibian survey and current absence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) in Ivoloina Park, Toamasina (eastern Madagascar)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Angelica Crottini --- , Portugal An Bollen --- , Belgium Ché Weldon --- , , South Africa Desiré L. Dalton --- , South Africa Antoinette Kotzé --- , South Africa Jean Noël --- , Madagascar Bernard Iambana --- , Madagascar Franco Andreone --- , ItalyAmphibians are threatened globally by the chytridiomycete fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), which is still expanding in range. Madagascar, rich in amphibian diversity, remains one of the few places that the fungus has not invaded. Herein, we present results from a... -
Genetic diversity of the mantellid frog Blommersia blommersae, and description of a new anuran species from south-eastern Madagascar
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Treading a Delicate Tightrope: A principal balancing between education and political change during turbulent times • Authors: Miguel Vences --- , Germany Moritz Armerding --- , Germany Jörn Köhler --- , Germany Frank Glaw --- , GermanyA range-wide assessment of genetic variation in one mitochondrial (16S rRNA) and one nuclear-encoded (Rag-1) gene fragment of the widespread Madagascar frog Blommersia blommersae revealed the presence of up to 12 deep genetic lineages. Many of these differed by genetic...
