Nosy Mangabe
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| Nosy Mangabe Reserve | |
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| IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area) | |
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| Location: | North-east Madagascar |
| Nearest city: | Maroantsetra |
| Area: | 5.2 km² |
| Established: | 1965 |
| Total Visitation: | approx. 3000 (in 2005) |
| Governing body: | Madagascar National Parks Association (ANGAP) in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society |
Nosy Mangabe is a small island reserve located in Antongil Bay about 2 km offshore from the town of Maroantsetra in eastern Madagascar. 520ha in size, it is accessible by small boat and is part of the larger Masoala National Park complex. It is a tropical rainforest preserve and sanctuary for the endangered aye-aye. It lies close enough to town for a day trip, although an overnight stay is recommended for seeing the nocturnal aye-aye. The island has a rich history of trading and piracy; on the west side of the island are rock carvings by Dutch sailors from the 16th century. British science fiction writer Douglas Adams visited the island searching for the aye-aye in one of his lesser known books, Last Chance to See. There are no permanent settlements on the island, a campsite with bathroom and kitchen facilities serves as a base camp for biologists, researchers and eco-tourists.
| National Parks and Reserves of Madagascar |  |
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| Strict Nature Reserves: Bemaraha • Betampona • Lokobe • Tsaratanana
• Zahamena National parks: Montagne d'Ambre • Andohahela • Andringitra • Ankarafantsika • Baie de Baly • Bemaraha • Isalo • Kirindy Mitea • Mantadia • Marojejy • Masoala • Midongy du sud • Namoroka • Ranomafana • Tsimanampetsotse • Zahamena • Zombitse-Vohibasia Wildlife Reserves: Analamazoatra • Analamerana • Andranomena • Ambatovaky • Forêt d'Ambre • Ambohijanahary • Ambohitantely • Anjanaharibe-Sud • Ankarana • Bemarivo • Beza Mahafaly • Bora • Kalambatritra • Kasijy • Manombo • Mangerivola • Maningoza • Manongarivo • Marotandrano • Nosy Mangabe • Pic d'Ivohibe • Tampoketsa Analamaitso |
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