Disappearing Lemurs in Madagascar

Disappearing Lemurs in Madagascar
The research is mostly focused on lemurs (primates endemic to Madagascar, for anyone who doesn't know). The research has done quite a bit of fieldwork in Madagascar over the last couple of decades, which helps thing in perspective. Put nicely, the situation there isn't looking good. Over 100 species of lemur are currently recognised in the scientific writings (~109, depending on who you ask). Of these, the vast majority are endangered, many unsympathetically so, including some of the most endangered primate species of the World (for, e.g., Perrier's sifaka). Of course, the principal danger to this wildlife is deforestation caused by people. Slash and burn farming (so-called tavy or tavvy).

Poaching is becoming further problematic as well, as people travel around the island and old-fashioned cultural taboos that once sheltered some lemur species have shattered down due to the influx of foreigners who do not share such opinions. A case of this is the sapphire rush that happened in the south-west over the past years, which has worked out unwell for ring-tailed lemurs and radiated tortoises (the shells of which are sold for jewellery) to give 2 examples.

Lemurs are probably the most visible risk creatures, but the many thousands of different species share their habitat are also in critical danger (amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, plants, and insects, etc.). Madagascar is a magnificent hotbed of biodiversity. It is also very poor, underprivileged, with a rapidly escalating population (it has increased 22 times over since 1900). This is an unmanageable situation. Masses of desperately poor, starving people, coupled with an appalling economy and repeat political uncertainty will not lead to anything respectable long-term for the natural flora and fauna.

External interests (U.S.A., Germany, France, and China, etc.) focused on extracting prized resources while giving very little back to the native society is also a huge issue. Our sincere hope is that there is some sort of change that allows this country to get its gears together, but after spending a considerable amount of time there, we’re not optimistic.

Basically currently there's no Economical/political way to deal with:
1) Population growth
2) Dreadful economy
3) Political volatility
The only resolution is stability, which allows for associations and good governance practices to prevail - but that's a multi-generational plan.

In the short term, the greatest thing you could do is create natural parks or reserves for people to visit, or name corporations which are removing resources, that way pressure can be applied from the western customers.

Unless public see these spaces as a net benefit for humanity, and they find a way to preserve stability, no one will defend these regions.

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