Madagascar's unique biota is heavily affected by human activity and is under intense threat.
Here, we review the current state of knowledge on the conservation status of Madagascar's …

Madagascar's biota is hyperdiverse and includes exceptional levels of endemicity. We
review the current state of knowledge on Madagascar's past and current terrestrial and …

The island nation of Madagascar, an international conservation priority, is now also
recognized as a global hotspot for freshwater biodiversity. Three emerging characteristics of …

Madagascar is renowned not only for its high biodiversity and high degree of endemism, but
also for ongoing loss of the original primary vegetation. Here we draw attention to the critical …

Madagascar is a critical priority for international conservation efforts, based on almost
unparalleled levels of endemism, species diversity, and human threat. Field research …

Globally, priority areas for biodiversity are relatively well known, yet few detailed plans exist
to direct conservation action within them, despite urgent need. Madagascar, like other …

Separated from Africa's mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a
breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere …

Few studies have attempted to quantify the reduction or document the floristic composition of
forests in Madagascar. Thus, we focused specifically on deforestation and plant diversity in …

Protected areas (PAs) are our principal conservation strategy and are evolving rapidly, but
we know little about the real-world management and governance of new forms. We review …

Background An understanding of the conservation status of Madagascar's endemic reptile
species is needed to underpin conservation planning and priority setting in this global …