Marojejy National Park

Marojejy National Park is a national Park of Madagascar in northeastern Madagascar.

 Wildlife 
Thus, abundant forest habitats Marojejy host a great diversity of life often original. This is confirmed by surveys of some groups of animals. For example:
 More species of birds are found only forest Marojejy but in no other place in Madagascar mountain. 118 species of birds have been recorded in or around the park, of which 75 are forest (almost forest-dependent ). Each of these 75 species are endemic to the region of Madagascar.

 Eleven species of lemurs have been recorded so far in Marojejy. Some are endangered, mostly due to habitat loss. One of the most serious threat is the silky sifaka ( Propithecus candidus candidus ), a member of the family indris . This beautiful lemur with a silky white fur, is known only in the forests of this region.

 147 species of reptiles and amphibians have been recorded so far in Marojejy. This represents over a quarter of all species currently known in Madagascar is the greatest diversity of reptiles and amphibians known to all protected areas in Madagascar. Seventeen of these species are endemic to Marojejy.

 Camps 
Three camps located at different altitudes allow visitors to sleep in the forest. Bungalows made of wood and tarpaulin, shelter meals, a kitchenette with the availability of coal and stove and a toilet and a shower.
 Mantella camp ( 475 m ) altitude
 Marojejia camp ( 775 m ) altitude
 Simpona camp ( 1275 m ) altitude

 Illegal logging 
It was estimated that between 23 325 and 46 650 trees of Rosewood were gunned down illegally in national parks Marojejy and Masoala for 2009. The year 2010 was marked by the intensification of cuts but rather in the Masoala National Park and the Makira Protected Area.

 References 

 Other websites 
 The Friends of Marojejy National Park – Information, photos, maps, brochures, and species lists
 Silky Sifaka Conservation in Marojejy 
Trouble in Lemur Land – a professional 50 minute HD film about illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar and the impact on the silky sifaka lemur
 Angels of the Forest Marojejy Film
 Dan Rather Reports Marojejy Documentary
 Carte Blanche Marojejy Documentary Part 1 
 Carte Blanche Marojejy Documentary Part 2 
Category:National parks in Africa
Category:Geography of Madagascar