UNESCO WHS - Atsinanana - Zahamena National Park Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Title: Rainforests of the Atsinanana Subtitle: Parc National de Zahamena - Zahamena National Park - Animals Description: The Rainforests of the Atsinanana comprise 6 national parks. These relict forests are critically important for maintaining ongoing ecological processes necessary for the survival of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. Madagascar’s plant and animal life evolved in isolation since more than 60 million years. Having completed its separation from all other land masses more than 60 million years ago, Madagascar’s plant and animal life evolved in isolation. Many species are threatened especially primates and lemurs. Zahamena National Park covers an area of 423 km2 out of a total protected area of 643 km2. The park is habitat for 112 bird species, 46 reptile species, 62 species of amphibians and 48 species of mammals, including 13 species of lemurs. UNESCO Information: Name: Rainforests of the Atsinanana Site: Parc National de Zahamena Country: Madagascar Location: Alaotra-Mangoro and Analanjirofo Region Inscription: 2007 Category: Natural (ix)(x) (Heritage in danger) Unesco Ref: 1257-008 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side.