Nosy Maitso
Madagascar | The Green Island
A Centre ValBio Film Collaboration
In 2008, the founder of Fauna in Focus produced his first ever nature film, Nosy Maitso. This is the local term for Green Island, the ancient name for Madagascar. Today, Madagascar isn’t very green anymore. Lavaka, or erosion sinkholes, are common across the island. The unique species that live here are facing countless threats. In this film we explore the biodiversity of Ranomafana National Park, and learn about the conservation efforts of Stony Brook University and student researchers at Centre ValBio.
In 2011, Nosy Maitso won an award for conservation value from the International Wildlife Film Festival in Montana. Today it is used by Centre ValBio’s environmental education department to conduct outreach in the communities surrounding the park, as well as in American Universities.
Extras & Interviews
Tim | Aye-ayes
This is the mighty Mekong River. In this first scene we explore the the Mekong River Basin ecosystems of Cambodia’s south east, and learn about the important services provided to local people and wildlife.
Sarah | Mouse Lemurs
Meet the incredible Sarus Crane! These beautiful birds are some of Cambodia’s most exquisite inhabitants, and the Mekong floodplains of Cambodia are the most important feeding grounds for these vulnerable birds.
PART 3 - THREATS & CONSERVATION
In this final scene we explore the threats facing Cambodia’s Sarus Cranes, as well as the conservation actions being taken by the local community, BirdLife International and the Ministry of Environment.
