Animals in Ranomafana National Park

HIGHLIGHTED SPECIES OF RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK PITTA-LIKE GREATER LEAF-TAILED GIRAFFE-NECKED BLUE COUAS COMET MOTHS RING-TAILED MONGOOSES FOSSA FOSSANAS AYE AYES CHAMELEONS FROGS GROUND ROLLERS BAMBOO LEMUR GECKOS WEEVIL SIZE: 850 - 900mm COLOR: Grey-brown As one of the most endangered lemur, there are only three in the park. Because of this, if spotted it is important to keep your distance and attempt to not disturb their habitatsb SIZE:Varies COLOR:Varies These geckos come in many different forms and are common in the park. Difficult to spot on trees, once spotted you will be amazed by their camou- flaging abilities. SIZE: Varies COLOR:Varies Ranomafana National Park has over 25 differ- ent frogs. Their vocaliza- tions can be heard at night and make spotting frogs easier. SIZE: 400 - 450mm COLOR: Brown Strictly nocturnal, this carnivorous animal can often be spotted in Ranomafana National SIZE: 50cm COLOR: Blue SIZE: 15 -25 cm COLOR:Yellow and red These moths, along with the others are nocturnal and are often spotted near lights. Commonly found clumsily flying through the trees, the blue coa's brilliant color makes this bird easy to spot within the park. SIZE: 740 - 900mm COLOR Dark grey- brown: These interesting noctur- nal lemurs are rare to see in Ranomafana National SIZE: 27cm COLOR: Brown, blue and green. Long-legged and terres- trial, they can be difficult to locate if they do not Park. Their features including their long ring fingers to cut through trees for grubs makes them one of the most fascinating SIZE:Varies COLOR:Varies Often easier to see at night, the slow moving chameleons are known for their color changing abilities and long tongues. SIZE: 0.5 -I cm COLOR: Red and black As just one of Madagascar's interesting insects, the Giraffe- SIZE: 550 - 690mm COLOR: Russet-Chestnut & Black One of the few terrestrial animals in the park, these quick camivorous animals will once in awhile surprise you while hiking through the park. Necked Weevil are small but can be easily spotted on the side of the road. call.