Madagascar's Fragile Magic—June 2021

In this recording of our June 2021 Speaker Series, Eric Schroeder will take you on a tour of this amazing island, home to 308 species of birds, 108 of which are endemic (only found in Madagascar). Endemism is even more pronounced among the island’s mammals—there are about 100 species of lemurs, for instance, with all of them being endemic. We’ll explore Madagascar’s varied ecosystems, from the lowland rainforests of the north to the weird and wonderful spiney forest of the southwest. Along the way we’ll discuss some of the various threats to the island’s incredible biodiversity. Eric Schroeder is a retired lecturer from U.C. Davis where he also was the Faculty Director of Study Abroad for which he led educational programs in Australia, South Africa, Scotland, and England (most of which had a birding component). He is currently a coordinator of Golden Gate Audubon Society’s Travel Program and serves as president of GGAS’s board of directors. Watch more of our speaker series for additional insights:    • Guest Speakers: Our Monthly Speaker Series   The Golden Gate Bird Alliance website: https://goldengatebirdalliance.org/