The visit of the reserve of Peyrieras or Madagascar Exotic
of Marozevo is highly recommend when you go to the east coast of Madagascar. It is located
72 km from the capital inside the green forest of Mandraka. The naturalist who created this
reserve is André Peyrieras, a researcher who is passionate of Malagasy
biodiversity and does not count the time to study
it. It is a breeding center hosting some species of
reptiles, amphibians, mammals and some insects. The resident mammal of this
farm is the Tenrec eucaudatus, an
insectivorous well known throughout Madagascar. Up the hill, a small strip of
natural forest in the south part of the reserve gives shelter to sifaka and grey lemurs who have
been relocated there due to the degradation of their natural habitat. A cage
breeding butterflies like the famous butterfly comet Argema mittrei also
distinguish this farm. Butterflies are designated for export. It's fun to touch
and take on hands the famous flat geckos like Uroplatus distinguished by
their different forms and it is the king of camouflage. They mimic the substrate where they are. Reptiles such as the famous chameleon Calumma parsonii which is the largest chameleon of Madagascar and smallest chameleons Brookesia are sheltered also on this
farm. Another cage is designated for the amphibian orange
frog, Mantella aurantiaca which is very popular and very appreciate by europeans
and americans as a pet. Not far away, another cage simulating natural environment
hosts the frog Dyscophus guineti. The crocodile pond is also an
opportunity to get close to these animals. Finally, snakes are not forgotten by
the creator of this reserve, the legendary Sanzinia
madagascariensis awaits you there, sweet
and non-venomous snake.
their different forms and it is the king of camouflage. They mimic the substrate where they are. Reptiles such as the famous chameleon Calumma parsonii which is the largest chameleon of Madagascar and smallest chameleons Brookesia are sheltered also on this
It is attractive here because it provides an
opportunity for visitors to see some of the most hidden treasures of Malagasy biodiversity.
This center offers extraordinary opportunities to see very close or even touch
the animals that can not be easily seen in the forest. The guides are there to
help you and they allow tourists to touch the animals.
T.L.N.
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