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[[Image:Masoala coast.jpg|thumb|The forested coast of Masoala National Park]]
[[Image:Masoala coast.jpg|thumb|The forested coast of Masoala National Park]]
[[File:Uroplatus fimbriatus.jpg|thumb|A leaf-tailed gecko, ''Uroplatus fimbriatus'', one of Madagascar's extraordinary endemic reptiles]]
[[File:Uroplatus fimbriatus.jpg|thumb|A leaf-tailed gecko, ''Uroplatus fimbriatus'', one of Madagascar's extraordinary endemic reptiles]]
'''Masoala National Park''', in northeast [[Madagascar]], is the largest of the island's protected areas. Most of the park is situated in [[Sava Region]] and a part in [[Analanjirofo]]. Created in 1997, the park protects 2,300 square kilometres of [[rainforest]] and 100 square kilometres of marine parks. The Masoala Peninsula is exceptionally diverse due to its large size, and variety of habitats. Altogether, the park protects tropical rainforest, coastal forest, flooded forest, [[marsh]], and [[mangrove]]. Three marine parks protect [[coral reefs]] and a dazzling array of marine life.
'''Masoala National Park''', in northeast [[Madagascar]], is the largest of the island's protected areas. Most of the park is situated in [[Sava Region]] and a part in [[Analanjirofo]]. Created in 1997, the park protects 2,300 square kilometres of [[rainforest]] and 100 square kilometres of marine parks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.parcs-madagascar.com/parcs/masoala.php | title=Parc National Masoala - Nosy Mangabet }}</ref> The Masoala Peninsula is exceptionally diverse due to its large size, and variety of habitats. Altogether, the park protects tropical rainforest, coastal forest, flooded forest, [[marsh]], and [[mangrove]]. Three marine parks protect [[coral reefs]] and a dazzling array of marine life.


[[File:Masoala park madagascar map.png|thumb|none|Location of Masoala National Park]]
[[File:Masoala park madagascar map.png|thumb|none|Location of Masoala National Park]]
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There are ten [[lemur]] species, including the [[red ruffed lemur]], which is native to the peninsula. The island reserve of [[Nosy Mangabe]] is one of the best sites in Madagascar to try to glimpse the elusive nocturnal [[aye-aye]].{{cn|date=July 2022}}
There are ten [[lemur]] species, including the [[red ruffed lemur]], which is native to the peninsula. The island reserve of [[Nosy Mangabe]] is one of the best sites in Madagascar to try to glimpse the elusive nocturnal [[aye-aye]].{{cn|date=July 2022}}


Masoala harbors many other species, such as the [[Madagascar day gecko]], [[Uroplatus|leaf-tailed gecko]], [[chameleons]] of all sizes, spectacular birds such as the [[helmet vanga]], and rare species such as the [[red owl]] and [[tomato frog]]. Masoala is also home to the day-flying sunset moth, ''[[Chrysiridia rhipheus]]''. The [[Madagascar serpent-eagle]] was recently rediscovered here, and exists in healthy populations only in this part of north east Madagascar.{{cn|date=July 2022}}
Masoala harbors many other species, such as the [[Madagascar day gecko]], [[Uroplatus|leaf-tailed gecko]], [[chameleons]] of all sizes, spectacular birds such as the [[helmet vanga]], and rare species such as the [[red owl]] and [[tomato frog]]. Masoala is also home to the day-flying sunset moth, ''[[Chrysiridia rhipheus]]''. The [[Madagascar serpent-eagle]] was recently rediscovered here, and exists in healthy populations only in this part of northeast Madagascar.{{cn|date=July 2022}}

The tree ''[[Ephippiandra masoalensis]]'' is endemic to the park.<ref>Rabarimanarivo, M. 2020. ''Ephippiandra masoalensis''. [[The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species]] 2020: e.T137673521A137901533. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T137673521A137901533.en. Accessed 16 September 2022.</ref>


Three marine parks are included in the Masoala National Park: Tampolo in the West, Ambodilaitry in the South, and Ifaho in the East. These are among the most diverse marine environments in Madagascar and are superb destinations for [[kayaking]] and [[snorkeling]].
Three marine parks are included in the Masoala National Park: Tampolo in the West, Ambodilaitry in the South, and Ifaho in the East. These are among the most diverse marine environments in Madagascar and are superb destinations for [[kayaking]] and [[snorkeling]].
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060531151955/http://www.masoala.org/eng/index.htm Masoala National Park] official site
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060531151955/http://www.masoala.org/eng/index.htm Masoala National Park] official site
* [http://vimeo.com/25109845 Trouble in Lemur Land]- a professional 50 minute HD film about illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar and the impact on the silky sifaka lemur
* Human Rights Issues, see [http://www.humanrightsmasoala.org www.humanrightsmasoala.org]
* Human Rights Issues, see [http://www.humanrightsmasoala.org www.humanrightsmasoala.org]
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[[Category:1997 establishments in Madagascar]]
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[[Category:Important Bird Areas of Madagascar]]

Latest revision as of 18:42, 22 November 2024

Masoala National Park
Masoala National Park
Map
LocationNorth-eastern Madagascar
Nearest cityMaroantsetra and Antalaha
Coordinates15°18′13″S 50°03′09″E / 15.30361°S 50.05250°E / -15.30361; 50.05250
Area2,400 km2 (930 sq mi)
Established1997
Visitors3000 (in 2005)
Governing bodyMadagascar National Parks Association
Websitewww.masoala.org
Official nameParc National de Masoala
Part ofRainforests of the Atsinanana
Includeslocations 002 to 007
CriteriaNatural: (ix), (x)
Reference1257
Inscription2007 (31st Session)
Endangered2010–...
The forested coast of Masoala National Park
A leaf-tailed gecko, Uroplatus fimbriatus, one of Madagascar's extraordinary endemic reptiles

Masoala National Park, in northeast Madagascar, is the largest of the island's protected areas. Most of the park is situated in Sava Region and a part in Analanjirofo. Created in 1997, the park protects 2,300 square kilometres of rainforest and 100 square kilometres of marine parks.[1] The Masoala Peninsula is exceptionally diverse due to its large size, and variety of habitats. Altogether, the park protects tropical rainforest, coastal forest, flooded forest, marsh, and mangrove. Three marine parks protect coral reefs and a dazzling array of marine life.

Location of Masoala National Park

Climate

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This is an exceptionally wet area of Madagascar. The driest part of the year is from September to December. As the park is accessible only by a three-hour boat journey, the cyclone season (January to March) is best avoided.

Flora and fauna

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There are ten lemur species, including the red ruffed lemur, which is native to the peninsula. The island reserve of Nosy Mangabe is one of the best sites in Madagascar to try to glimpse the elusive nocturnal aye-aye.[citation needed]

Masoala harbors many other species, such as the Madagascar day gecko, leaf-tailed gecko, chameleons of all sizes, spectacular birds such as the helmet vanga, and rare species such as the red owl and tomato frog. Masoala is also home to the day-flying sunset moth, Chrysiridia rhipheus. The Madagascar serpent-eagle was recently rediscovered here, and exists in healthy populations only in this part of northeast Madagascar.[citation needed]

The tree Ephippiandra masoalensis is endemic to the park.[2]

Three marine parks are included in the Masoala National Park: Tampolo in the West, Ambodilaitry in the South, and Ifaho in the East. These are among the most diverse marine environments in Madagascar and are superb destinations for kayaking and snorkeling.

Each year from July to early September, hundreds of humpback whales visit the Antongil Bay during their long migration. The warm protected waters of the bay provide an ideal breeding and calving ground for these marine mammals.[citation needed]

Conservation and threats

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In June 2007, Masoala was designated as a World Heritage Site as part of a cluster of parks, known collectively as Rainforests of the Atsinanana, that represent the biodiversity of the country's eastern rainforests. The other national parks included are Marojejy, Zahamena, Ranomafana, Andringitra, and Andohahela.[3]

During 2009 and 2010, the national park was invaded by thousands of illegal loggers searching for rosewood.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Parc National Masoala - Nosy Mangabet".
  2. ^ Rabarimanarivo, M. 2020. Ephippiandra masoalensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T137673521A137901533. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T137673521A137901533.en. Accessed 16 September 2022.
  3. ^ Alex Rubel; et al. (2004). Masoala – L'Œil de la Forêt. Th Gut Verlag. ISBN 3-85717-156-1.
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