Ranomafana National Park

"Ranomafana" redirects here. For the fire-coloured beetle genus, see Ranomafana (beetle).

Ranomafana National Park is located in the southeastern part of Madagascar in Haute Matsiatra and Vatovavy-Fitovinany. With more than 41,600 hectares (161 square miles) of moist forest climate, the park is home to several rare species of flora and fauna such as the lemur. The park was established in 1991 with the purpose of conserving the unique biodiversity of the local ecosystem and reducing the human pressures on the protected area.

Sign at the entrance to Ranomafana National Park.

Scientific research

The flora and fauna of Ranomafana have been subject to extensive scientific research. Various scientific publications have been published.

External links

• SUNYStonyBrook website about the park

See also

• List of national parks of Madagascar