Madagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, much of which is found nowhere else on Earth. Over 90% of its plant and animal species are endemic, a result of the island’s long isolation after splitting from the African continent millions of years ago. Its forests are home to unique creatures such as lemurs, chameleons, and the fossa, alongside a diverse range of bird species. Madagascar also boasts distinctive flora, including the iconic baobab tr