AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoMadagascar Research & Conservation: Professor Karen Samonds says her annual fieldwork across Madagascar is uncovering new fossils and species, with a long-term goal of digging up a land-dwelling mammal—fresh science that keeps the island’s natural heritage at the center of conservation. Human Activity & Lemur Science Link: New research argues humans may be “cathemeral,” active across both day and night, borrowing a concept first used in Madagascar lemur studies—another reminder of how local wildlife research can reshape global thinking. Travel Safety & Visas: A US advisory warns Americans to avoid parts of Mozambique’s safari areas due to terrorism risks, while passport-access updates (including visa-free lists for South Africans) keep travel planning front of mind for the region. Indian Ocean Tourism Business: Sir Edmond Gin expands its Croatia hospitality presence, noting the brand’s Bourbon vanilla sourcing from Réunion—an Indian Ocean ingredient story with tourism-market reach. Biodiversity Data Access: A push to digitise African herbaria (including Madagascar and western Indian Ocean islands) highlights how better online plant records can speed conservation decisions.
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