description Madagascar dry deciduous forests Overview
The Madagascar dry deciduous forests are a tropical dry forest ecoregion located in western and northern Madagascar, characterized by a long dry season and deciduous trees that lose their leaves during this period. This ecoregion harbors exceptional biodiversity with high rates of endemism, including several lemur species such as the ring-tailed lemur and Verreaux's sifaka. The forests face significant threats from slash-and-burn agriculture (known locally as 'tavy'), logging, and firewood collection. Several protected areas have been established to preserve these forests, including Ankarafantsika National Park and Kirindy Forest.
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Madagascar dry deciduous forests ranks #30 of 421 in the Savanna ranking, behind Masai xeric grasslands and shrublands, ahead of Samburu National Reserve.
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