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Forty-five second-year middle school students from Ranomafana village planted trees in Ambodiriana this past weekend in an event led by our Education department for World Lemur Day. The students learned about the eight species of trees that were available to plant. They also learned planting techniques: the right way to hold a sapling, and the optimal size and depth of the hole.

A video series has been produced titled, "Preserving knowledge of endemic species in Madagascar through storytelling." It features interviews with research technicians and tour guides from Ranomafana National Park. TELO Albert has been a research technician in Ranomafana National Park since 1987. He is also the Ampanjaka (King) of Ambatolahy village in Madagascar. Albert has conducted research with multiple species and specializes in lemurs. He grew up in the forest before it became Ranomafana National Park, which is why he decided to become a research technician there. Albert enjoys discovering new things about lemurs and meeting researchers from around the world. When he is not working, Albert enjoys watching movies and riding his bike. The series was produced in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. stacey tecot University of Arizona University of Arizona, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. https://lnkd.in/ebENqDtr

Mouse lemur research 🔬🧬🍌 (The animals are only being handled by trained professionals.) Male fertility is what Becca DeCamp and their team are studying. They are comparing fertility related genes between two species living in and around Ranomafana National Park. Alina Sellien is studying mouse lemurs’ sense of smell in relation to fruit quality. Featured in photos: Dr. Santatra Randrianarisoa, Miaro Faliarivola, Stéphie Raveloson, Alina Sellien, Becca DeCamp

How are field stations the future of conservation? Our own Dr. Patricia Wright and Benjamin Andriamihaja will explain in a Side Event panel discussion at the 2024 #COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Columbia on October 23. “From Policy to Practice: The Role of Field Station Networks in Implementing Science-Based, Inclusive Conservation” Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 13:20 (COT) #fieldstations #research #biodiversity #environment #conservation

I’m thrilled to announce the latest outcome of our Centre ValBio – Emory University #OneHealth Partnership: we’ve used metagenomics to explore patterns & persistence of antimicrobial resistance in Madagascar. This work is now published in PeerJ’s Special Issue on Anthropogenic Impact on Microbe-Host Diversity in the Global South! https://lnkd.in/gYKGg3Gi

Film release: “Ivohiboro: The Lost Forest” can be streamed around the world. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/e_n-MxB5 Broadcast today, October 7th, at 9:05 p.m. (21:05) CEST on France 5 and France.TV. Dr. Patricia Wright and an international team of researchers embark on a 30-day scientific exploration of biodiversity in a newly discovered rainforest in the High Plateau in Madagascar.

Dr. Patricia Wright was interviewed yesterday on "Perspective" with Stuart Norval on FRANCE 24 English. Dr. Wright spoke about discovering a rainforest in the High Plateau in Madagascar and the new documentary about it titled "Ivohiboro: The Lost Forest." The film, which premiered yesterday in Paris, captures the 30-day scientific exploration of biodiversity in a remote rainforest in Madagascar. The documentary will be shown on French television on Monday, October 7th at 21:05 (9:05 p.m.) on France 5 and France.TV. It will be premiered in the USA and shown on PBS in the late spring or summer of 2025.

A new film titled "Ivohiboro: The Lost Forest" follows Dr. Patricia Wright and an international team of researchers as they embark on a 30-day scientific exploration of biodiversity in a newly discovered rainforest in the High Plateau. The premiere will be on October 3rd in Paris. The 90-minute documentary will be broadcasted on October 7th at 9:05 p.m. on France 5 and France.TV.

Dear Friends,   By now, most of you will have heard of the devastating fire last night at Infanadiana, which left an estimated 200 people homeless and exposed to the elements. CVB is currently in the process of sending out emergency aid in the form of rice, clothing, and blankets. If you are able, please support our relief efforts by donating through   https://lnkd.in/gTbKifQr

We are excited to share highlights from CVB's 20th Anniversary with you through our 2023 Annual Report! Last year was marked by outstanding progress across all of our #community, #conservation, and #research programs. Features include: - An in-depth look at our recent expedition to the Ivohiboro Protected Area (pg. 26) - Updates from our long-running environmental education programs, including Madaworks and Conservation Club (pg. 36) - New partnerships with our Health Team to bring reproductive health and family planning to remote villages (pg. 38) - The creation of new community-protected areas covering 5,000 hectares of land with our Restoration Ecology Team (pg. 40) - Developments in Madagascar's first canopy walkway (pg. 47) And so much more! Read the Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/eyz3exkU You can request a physical copy of the report here: https://lnkd.in/exQnaBBU