Madagascar Collection (page 3)

Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male snarling, dry deciduous forest, Kirindy Forest, Western Madagascar, IUCN vulnerable species

Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) female carrying two babies. Anjaha Community Conservation Site, near Ambalavao, Madagasca

Malagasy mother with baby, c.1910 (b/w photo)
7292897 Malagasy mother with baby, c.1910 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Madagascar. Malagasy mother holding her baby. Photo, Madagascar, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Cheiromys aye aye (Cheiromys madagascariensis) mammifere primate - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036028 Cheiromys aye aye (Cheiromys madagascariensis) mammifere primate - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

French possessions and colonies: french east Africa, Madagascar island. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4964736 French possessions and colonies: french east Africa, Madagascar island. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection.

Universal Geography: French colonies of East Africa (Madagascar, Reunion, Somalia), beg of 20th century (lithograph)
DUV4218009 Universal Geography: French colonies of East Africa (Madagascar, Reunion, Somalia), beg of 20th century (lithograph); 9.5x6.5 cm; (add.info)

A couple of French settlers in colonial uniform drink with a black indigenous woman from Madagascar
PCT4290492 A couple of French settlers in colonial uniform drink with a black indigenous woman from Madagascar, 19th century (chromo); (add.info)

Ixavana, head of the Sakalave Tribe, with the young king Kamany, 1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3562479 Ixavana, head of the Sakalave Tribe, with the young king Kamany, 1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Tsimanandrafozana)

Woman in mourning dress, 1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3562478 Woman in mourning dress, 1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Lowland streaked tenrec, Hemicentetes semispinosus, native to Madagascar. (Asiatic hedgehog)
FLO4641142 Lowland streaked tenrec, Hemicentetes semispinosus, native to Madagascar. (Asiatic hedgehog, Erinaceus setosus) Illustration copied from Thomas Pennant

Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: the village awaits the arrival of the representative of Gallieni, 1895
LUX4756983 Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: the village awaits the arrival of the representative of Gallieni, 1895; (add.info.: Africa)

Wooden bridge and waterfall at the River Roccie, Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso
FLO4620423 Wooden bridge and waterfall at the River Roccie, Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Women beating clothes and washing and drying fabric on rocks in a river in Madagascar
FLO4620407 Women beating clothes and washing and drying fabric on rocks in a river in Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Eranthemum sanguinolentum. Madagascar. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627795 Eranthemum sanguinolentum. Madagascar. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: Armee of Monsieur Sluzanski (right), Malagasy mounted on zebuses with uniforms in his
LUX4756962 Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: Armee of Monsieur Sluzanski (right), Malagasy mounted on zebuses with uniforms in his heveas plantation, 1895; (add.info.: Africa)

Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: in a hevea plantation, black men dress as soldiers on the back of a zebu with a cap
LUX4756935 Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: in a hevea plantation, black men dress as soldiers on the back of a zebu with a cap bearing the name of their owner Sluzanski, 1895; (add.info.: Africa)

Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: a settler, Monsieur Sluzanski, in the middle of his heveas plantation
LUX4756920 Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: a settler, Monsieur Sluzanski, in the middle of his heveas plantation and next to his mulch, 1902; (add.info.: Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: a settler)

Malagasy Madagascar, a warrior and a couple, the man offers a flower to the woman
FLO4635376 Malagasy Madagascar, a warrior and a couple, the man offers a flower to the woman. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Black mauco or black lemur, Eulemur macaco, native to Madagascar. Vulnerable
FLO4640497 Black mauco or black lemur, Eulemur macaco, native to Madagascar. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Bushwillow, Combretum coccineum (Combretum purpureum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad
FLO4665844 Bushwillow, Combretum coccineum (Combretum purpureum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London

French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar, 1896
3480821 French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar, 1896; (add.info.: French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar)

Play-Time at the Girls' School, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar (b/w photo)
8624736 Play-Time at the Girls' School, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play-Time at the Girls' School)

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illustration. circa 1884.depicting a baobab tree
5306721 illustration. circa 1884.depicting a baobab tree.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Quail, Coturnix coturnix 1, crested bobwhite, Colinus cristatus 2, blue-breasted quail, Excalfactoria chinensis 3
FLO4574552 Quail, Coturnix coturnix 1, crested bobwhite, Colinus cristatus 2, blue-breasted quail, Excalfactoria chinensis 3, Madagascar buttonquail, Turnix nigricollis 4, northern bobwhite

General Jacques Duchesne, 19th century (engraving)
JAB4121266 General Jacques Duchesne, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: General Jacques DUCHESNE (1837-1918), Head of the French Expeditionary Force in Madagascar

Colonial France, Tirailleurs de la Mission Marchand, 1898
JAB5036844 Colonial France, Tirailleurs de la Mission Marchand, 1898.; (add.info.: Colonial France, Tirailleurs de la Mission Marchand, 1898.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Native of Madagascar, in tie, collar and fringed cloak. From a portrait of a Malagasy man in London on a mission
FLO4688459 Native of Madagascar, in tie, collar and fringed cloak. From a portrait of a Malagasy man in London on a mission from Queen Ramavo of Merina. Handcoloured lithograph by J

Costumes of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. Woman with parasol carried in a sedan chair by servants
FLO4620430 Costumes of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. Woman with parasol carried in a sedan chair by servants. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's

Utensils and tools of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso
FLO4620389 Utensils and tools of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill
FLO4620382 House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Duvaucels squirrel, Sciurus hypoleucus. Indian giant squirrel? From a specimen in the Prince Maximilian
FLO4650574 Duvaucels squirrel, Sciurus hypoleucus. Indian giant squirrel? From a specimen in the Prince Maximilian from Wied-Neuwied Museum

Indigenes Madecasse, native Malagasy in 1656. Voyages of James Cook (1728-1779)
JAB4121925 Indigenes Madecasse, native Malagasy in 1656. Voyages of James Cook (1728-1779).; (add.info.: Indigenes Madecasse, native Malagasy in 1656)

French Foreign Legion soldier in Madagascar, 1895
3480229 French Foreign Legion soldier in Madagascar, 1895; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French Foreign Legion soldier in Madagascar 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Madagascar (b/w photo)
8649373 A Madagascar (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Madagascar. Tananarive. Le Palais de la Reine)

Portrait of Rainilaiarivony (1828-1896), Malagasy Prime Minister and Co King of Madagascar as spousal of the three
JAB4121054 Portrait of Rainilaiarivony (1828-1896), Malagasy Prime Minister and Co King of Madagascar as spousal of the three successive Malagasy queens (Rasoherina (1814-1868)

Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900
LUX4811822 Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900; (add.info.: Madagascar: The settler and his employees, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Madagascar, Moramanga: Malagasy indigenous rags leave to work in a wooden wagon next to a straw hut, 1890
LUX4807797 Madagascar, Moramanga: Malagasy indigenous rags leave to work in a wooden wagon next to a straw hut, 1890; (add.info.: Madagascar)

France Coloniale Madagascar, 1895
JAB5036845 France Coloniale Madagascar, 1895.; (add.info.: France Coloniale Madagascar, 1895.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Bridge and waterfall over a river in Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio
FLO4620414 Bridge and waterfall over a river in Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Weapons of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, men with bow, arrow, shield, quiver, and axe
FLO4620393 Weapons of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, men with bow, arrow, shield, quiver, and axe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Granary
3562480 Granary by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Madagascar, Farafangana, Africa 1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Castle walls, Malagasy, snapdragon and mace (chromolitho)
8677349 Castle walls, Malagasy, snapdragon and mace (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M for murailles (castle walls), Malagasy

Map of Madagascar and Comoro Islands, c.1900 (engraving)
533398 Map of Madagascar and Comoro Islands, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Madagascar and Comoro Islands, circa 1902)

Malagasy mother with baby, c.1910 (photo)
7292898 Malagasy mother with baby, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Madagascar. Malagasy mother holding her baby. Photo, Madagascar, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Jobs in the world: the postman on a sedan chair wearing colonial clothes, the french flag and the stamp of Madagascar
ELD4922506 Jobs in the world: the postman on a sedan chair wearing colonial clothes, the french flag and the stamp of Madagascar

Flocky mauco or woolly lemur or indri, Lemur laniger. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat
FLO4640363 Flocky mauco or woolly lemur or indri, Lemur laniger. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Ring-tailed lemur or mauco, Lemur catta. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640725 Ring-tailed lemur or mauco, Lemur catta. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

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"Discover the Enchanting Wonders of Madagascar" Embark on a journey through the captivating island of Madagascar, as we explore its rich history, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes. Starting with a political map of Africa, our focus zooms in on this unique gem nestled off the eastern coast. Known for its extraordinary biodiversity, Madagascar is home to countless natural treasures waiting to be discovered. Delve into the past as we unveil an ancient fossil ammonite from the Upper Early Cretaceous period. This Desmoceras spp. , found in Mahajanga Province under UV light, offers a glimpse into prehistoric times. Travel back even further with an antique map dating back to 1873. Witness how Africa was depicted during that era and imagine the adventures undertaken by explorers who traversed this vast continent. Dive beneath Nosy Be's crystal-clear waters and witness the graceful movements of a hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Its underwater ballet showcases just one example of Madagascar's incredible marine life. Continuing our exploration through maps highlighting travels of intrepid adventurers across Africa, we uncover hidden gems like Toamasina/Tamatave - Eastern Madagascar. Here hangs upside down a black-and-white ruffed lemur - an emblematic species thriving amidst lush forests. Venturing deeper into nature's wonders, meet Xanthopan morganii praedicta - also known as the sphinx moth. This remarkable creature shares its habitat with Angraecum sesquipedale –the Madagascan orchid famous for its long nectar spur adapted solely for pollination by this specific moth species. Returning to fossils once more, marvel at Cleoniceras sp. , another ammonite specimen from Cretaceous times found in Madagascar. These remnants offer insights into Earth's distant past while showcasing yet another facet of this island nation's geological heritage. Lastly but not least, we celebrate the discovery of Goodman's Mouse Lemur.