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The History Hidden in Madagascar’s Underwater Caves

A Race to Honor Hawaii’s Ancestors

A Race to Honor Hawaii’s Ancestors

In honor of their seafaring ancestors, Hawaii hosts one of the world’s biggest canoe races every year, the Na Wahine O Ke Kai or “Women of the Sea.” The teams race across 42 miles of open ocean from the island of Molokai to Oahu, where they finish at the

Lemurs Navigate the Grand Tsingy

Lemurs Navigate the Grand Tsingy

The Grand Tsingy is home to over 500 square miles of sharp, limestone pinnacles, towering over 400 feet. The area’s deep ravines hold moisture and create pockets of fresh vegetation sought after by the Decken’s sifaka. With thick, rubbery soles and the ability to jump up to 30

Ring-Tailed Lemurs Battle Tough Terrain Searching for Food

Ring-Tailed Lemurs Battle Tough Terrain Searching for Food

In the spiny forests of Madagascar, ring-tailed lemur troops might spend up to eight hours a day looking for food. The hostile environment is home to the euphorbia plant, which produces a sticky sap rich in fat. While the sap is known to burn human skin, ring-tailed lemurs have adapted

The History Hidden in Madagascar’s Underwater Caves

The History Hidden in Madagascar’s Underwater Caves

In Madagascar’s remote western desert, divers explore a hidden pool of water. Over 160 feet below the surface, this incredible underworld opens to over seven miles of connected tunnels and some of the largest underwater chambers in the world. Within these caves lies a graveyard carrying remains of now-extinct

The Baobab Tree

The Baobab Tree

In the village of Ampotaka, the dry season can last several months. In order to survive, its residents rely on the neighboring baobab trees passed on by their ancestors. When hollowed out, their trunks act as tanks to store water collected from the brief rains and can naturally hold over