An individual Salanoia durrelli was observed swimming in 2004 by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) during a survey of bamboo lemurs (Hapalemur) in the Lac Alaotra area, the largest wetlands of Madagascar.
Pada tahun 2004, seekor Salanoia durrelli terpantau sedang berenang oleh Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) saat dilakukan pengamatan terhadap lemur bambu (Hapalemur) di daerah Lac Alaotra, lahan basah terbesar di Madagaskar.