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Biographies in biodiversity

Spiny desert view
Spiny desert view
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On the other hand, the Didiereaceae plants which dominate this view are representatives of an endemic family which is found only in the spiny desert of southwestern Madagascar.

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Contents:
1.Plants
 ·Bright red flowers
 ·Melastome flowers
 ·Baobab and Agave
 ·Baobab flower
 ·Euphorbia trees
 ·Spiny desert view
 ·Didiereaceae closeup
 ·Rediscovery of Takhtajania

2.Millipedes
3.Frogs
4.Tortoises
5.Snakes
6.Iguanid Lizards
7.Chameleons
8.Birds
9.Lemurs
10.Carnivores
11.Rodents
 
Golden Mantella, Mantella aurantiaca

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