Exploring the Unique Wildlife of Madagascar

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Join Jessi and her robot rat friend Squeaks on a virtual field trip to the island of Madagascar, a unique biodiversity hotspot located off the coast of Africa. This engaging video explores the geography of the island, explaining how its isolation from the mainland has allowed for the evolution of incredible creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Students will learn the definition of an island, compare land masses, and discover why common African animals like lions and elephants are absent from Madagascar.