Fascinating Places

The West Coast of Madagascar is a remote region and hard to reach overland The inland is impassable and inhospitable But theres an astonishing array of animals living in the thorny brush where the unique island world has retained much of its wild natural beauty

The Northeast of Madagascar is one of the most speciesrich regions in the world It is also a major trading center for goods of all kinds The region has retained much of its unspoiled nature but only through nature conservation projects and respect for nature can Madagascars fascinating natural heritage have a future

Madagascar is an island paradise in the Indian Ocean Home to funloving folk and a unique natural landscape The locals have many origins that developed into various tribes creating a colorful ethnic mix united by a common language On the nature side the bizarre shapes of the baobab trees stand for Madagascars uniqueness This is what makes the island so fascinating

Once the Black Forest lived up to its name dark and impenetrable A hideaway for lurking creatures Today this highlands natural abundance of riches captivates all comers The Black Forest has a reputation far and wide for its unique natural landscape and inhabitants roe deer woodpecker wild cat field mouse squirrel salamander and more

The Vosges are home to countless species of wild animals encompassing mountains valleys and wide expanses of forest and fields Creatures of all kinds make this enchanting area their home

The Vosges is a natural mountain landscape in the heart of Europe The emblem of the region is the stork Thirty years ago they had disappeared almost entirely Today there are 400 resident breeding pairs in the Vosges The stork is a symbol of good luck and an intact environment

The Maasai Mara the savannah in the southwest of Kenya is home to both hunters and hunted The sheer size of the herds of large animals captivates all who visit this nature reserve The Maasai Mara is one of the most breathtaking animal habitats in the world Its where Africas animal kingdom can be seen close up and personal

Few places on earth are closer to the stars than the high Andes The enormous mountain range is unique mysterious and unforgettable mdash almost like a universe apart but on our planet Its also home to countless flora and fauna that cannot be found anywhere else in the world and abundant vegetation flourishes here

Patagonia at the southernmost tip of the American continent is home to a fascinating animal world A bleak region shaped by mountains wind and water Patagonia seems to be primarily uninhabited by man which makes this harsh wild land at the very end of this continent a paradise for animals

The Pantanal in the southwest of Brazil is the largest marsh in the world supplied by countless rivers and hosting myriad species Above all the unique animal life captivates visitors to this spellbinding wetland area The Iguacu waterfall is world famous as it unleashes its power on the BrazilianArgentinian border in a dramatic spectacle of nature It is the biggest waterfall on earth creating an