Inside Madagascar’s Hidden World: Animals You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

90% of Madagascar’s small mammals are found nowhere else on Earth, and many are disappearing fast.

In this rare interview, Dr. Voahangy Soarimalala, a Malagasy field biologist and president of the Vahatra Association, reveals what makes Madagascar’s biodiversity so exceptional, and what’s threatening it. From spiny tenrecs that use their backs to communicate to rodents the size of rabbits, this is a deep dive into a disappearing world few ever see.

But it’s not just about animals. It’s about people. Dr. Soarimalala shares what it’s like doing months-long fieldwork deep in the forest, the misconceptions about Madagascar from outsiders, and the harsh realities of conservation in a country rich in biodiversity but struggling economically.

If you care about nature, culture, or the power of science to protect the world’s rarest life forms, please watch this.