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"Rare palm tree rediscovered in Madagascar after nearly 100 years"
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Rare palm tree rediscovered in Madagascar after nearly 100 years
Researchers have tracked down 28 individuals of a palm tree species last recorded in Madagascar nearly 100 years ago. Nearly every tree of the species, Ravenea latisecta, was found within four protected areas in the Andasibe-Mantadia region of Madagascar, according to a recent study. “Andasibe–Mantadia is one of Madagascar’s best-explored botanical regions, and Ravenea latisecta […]

Great column by Jamelle Bouie @…: ”Five Words That Changed America”.
As a resident of #Madagascar, I read this as a reminder to civil society that our efforts are not in vain: first- and second-class citizens must continue to pressure lawmakers to treat the opening w…