The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is totally and utterly unique. But what makes it so special? Above all else, the variety of uniqueness - whether it be the landscapes, forests, plants or animals, what is found on Madagascar is for the most part only found on Madagascar and nowhere else. Wild Madagascar takes the reader on a journey through all that is strange, wonderful and bizarre on the island. From the rainforests of the east to the other-worldly spiny forests of the south, Nick Garbutt introduces the many creatures that will amaze and astonish. What is it? Where did it come from? How does it live? How has it evolved? He also describes the history of the island and the unusual set of circumstances that led to its creation, the threats the island's natural resources face and some of the ongoing efforts to address this. Lavishly illustrated throughout with the author's award-winning photographs and with details of the best locations to track down and see the island's incredible array of species, Wild Madagascar is the ultimate visual guide to the natural history of this unique island.