Happy Mother’s Day!
on May 9, 2013
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Nothing compares with being a mother……who else can be bugged… tugged… and hugged… all at the same time?!? We want to wish all mothers a warm and happy weekend!
“Handbook of the Mammals of the World: Primates”- New Hardcover to be Released
on May 1, 2013
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Congratulations to our very own, Dr. Edward E. Louis, who is an author in several sections about lemurs in the new hardback, “Handbook of the Mammals of the World: Primates” which has not yet been released. It is a beautiful book. Perfect for any collection! You may pre-order it now. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Omaha Zoo Foundation- Adopt an Animal from Expedition Madagascar
on May 1, 2013
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During the month of April and May have twice the impact when you symbolically adopt an animal from Expedition Madagascar. The Omaha Zoo Foundation is donating a portion of your adoption gift to the Zoo’s reforestation efforts in Madagascar. For example, a $25 adoption package helps plant an impressive 125 trees in Madagascar! Animals available for adoption include the Aye-Aye, Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Fossa, Giant Jumping Rat, Madagascar Tree Boa, Radiated … Read More
Health Care in Madagascar
on April 30, 2013
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Blog from MBP Volunteer, Sara Health Care in Madagascar… What a difference it is to be ill in a third world country. Yes, there are doctors here and yes, there is medicine that you can purchase. But it’s completely different then the healthcare you would receive in a first world country. First of all, the doctors are not always at the hospital. So if you are sick and the doctor is not in, that’s just … Read More
International Water Day
on April 16, 2013
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Blog from MBP Volunteer, Sara Beautiful water scenes in Madagascar There are many celebrations and holidays in Madagascar. The people here love any excuse to celebrate and relax. And why not? After working so hard day after day in the rice paddies and plantations, they deserve the break! April 12 was International Water Day. So, of course there were activities to be seen and had. The day started off with … Read More
MBP Reforestation Project & Conservation Credit Initiative
on April 4, 2013
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Our philosophy for starting this permanent project in Kianjavato and three other sites was to create a sustainable program, where participants can earn conservation credits, that can be used to purchase green technologies.