Nosy Mangabe
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For other places with the same name, see Mangabe (disambiguation).
Nosy Mangabe is a small island reserve located in Antongil Bay about 2 km (1.2 mi) offshore from the town of Maroantsetra in north-east Madagascar. it is accessible by small boat and is part of the larger Masoala National Park complex.[2] It is a tropical rainforest national park for a species of lemur, the aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). It lies close enough to Maroantsetra for a day trip, although an overnight stay is recommended for seeing the nocturnal aye-aye.
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Nosy Mangabe National Park | |
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Location | North-east Madagascar |
Nearest city | Maroantsetra |
Coordinates | 15°30′S 49°46′E |
Area | 90.47 km2 (34.93 sq mi) |
Established | 1965 |
Visitors | approx. 3000 (in 2005) |
Governing body | Madagascar National Parks Association (ANGAP) in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society |
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