Mining threatens 80% of these forests... we're working to protect the wildlife left 🔍🦎

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Subject: Mining threatens 80% of these forests... we're working to protect the wildlife left 🔍🦎

Hoby and Babaly accompany two SEED volunteers to the S17 forest fragment in Sainte Luce.

Over a Decade in the Making... A Groundbreaking Study from Madagascar’s Vanishing Forest

After more than 10 years of research and collaboration with scientists from around the world, SEED and its partners have released the most comprehensive record to date of the reptiles and amphibians inhabiting

the Sainte Luce littoral forest.

This unique ecosystem, already 90% lost, is now facing further threat from mining operations set to cover 12 of the 17 remaining forest fragments. From chameleons no bigger than a thumb to frogs on the brink of extinction, this study captures an extraordinary snapshot of biodiversity in one of Madagascar’s most threatened habitats.

Read the full article to explore what was discovered,

why it matters, and what’s at stake 👇

Our landmark publication has arrived... 🙌

In other news from our conservation research camp...

🦇 Bat monitoring

A single day saw 250 Madagascar flying foxes recorded at their roosts, an important part of our long-term monitoring of this vital and vulnerable species.

🐦 Birdwatching by boat

Volunteers joined Solo, Richard and Aubrey on a pirogue trip down the river, spotting the striking Madagascar pygmy kingfisher, and even a 2m crocodile basking nearby.

🧵 Community connection

Back on land, the Stitch Sainte Luce embroidery cooperative led a creative session at camp, guiding volunteers in making bracelets and learning new skills.

Visit Madagascar! 🇲🇬

It’s a race against time. Sainte Luce’s forests are disappearing.

Donate now to protect wildlife and preserve Madagascar’s biodiversity 🧡

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Subject: Mining threatens 80% of these forests... we're working to protect the wildlife left 🔍🦎