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202572 minPGdocumentary

biodiversity wildlife-conservation deforestation

Alaotra |🐒Animal

202572 minPGdocumentary

In Madagascar, European and Malagasy researchers implement an educational board game to engage locals in the conservation of the endangered Alaotra Gentle Lemur.

biodiversity wildlife-conservation deforestation

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Channel: The Documentary Collection

Alaotra |🐒Animal

2025• 72 minPG

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In Madagascar, European and Malagasy researchers implement an educational board game to engage locals in the conservation of the endangered Alaotra Gentle Lemur.

Synopsis

The Alaotra Gentle Lemur, known locally as "Bandro," faces imminent extinction due to habitat destruction in Madagascar. A collaborative effort by European and Malagasy researchers and conservationists aims to protect this rare species through innovative community engagement. By implementing an educational board game, they seek to alter local behaviors that threaten the lemur's survival. Directed by Julia Dordel and Guido Tölke, this film highlights the intersection of conservation, education, and local involvement in preserving Madagascar's unique biodiversity.

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