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Evolutionary Adaptations Across Madagascar
Madagascar's formation dates back about 150 million years, birthing two distinct ecosystems: the lush tropical forests of the east and the arid landscapes of the west and south, dominated by spiny forests and baobabs. Each species on the island has adapted uniquely to its environment, including the ring-tailed lemurs, which thrive in dryer regions despite their absence from some areas, such as Kirindy's dry deciduous forests.
In Kirindy, the red-fronted brown lemurs have taken the place of ring-tailed lemurs, suggesting a remarkable adaptive strategy that ensures their survival in an area riddled by harsh conditions and the presence of the island's primary predator, the fossa.