While spotting mouse lemurs with a torch was relatively straight forward, getting close enough to one to photograph was a whole different ball game. Fortunately we came across a fruiting tree right next to the path and the fruits seemed to be favoured by these lemurs. Most would 'ping' from branch to branch and tree to tree with lightning speed and were impossible to photograph. Grey Mouse Lemurs and Golden Brown Mouse Lemurs were the two species we saw at this tree. Only one, a Golden Brown Mouse Lemur with a little 'nick' in its ear, casually moved around and was apparently unconcerned with me being there, nor with the flash firing. It even ate some of the fruits right in front of us.
Anjajavy is also an area where the Fat Tailed Dwarf Lemur can be found. Dwarf lemurs are the only primates known to hibernate. This extraordinary characteristic has made them the subject of study by Duke University. The research is looking at how these lemurs can slow down their vital organs in the hope it can be beneficial in space travel as well as, for example, in emergency wards.
I have far too many photos of Anjajavy and it's wildlife to put up in this single blog post! If you've enjoyed reading this and looking at the photos please go to my Anjajavy gallery within the Madagascar Stock Images section. Madagascar's range of beautiful different landscapes, welcoming and extraordinarily happy people, and simply stunning variety of different species of wildlife is sure to enthrall you.