🌿🦒 Giraffe Weevil: Madagascar’s Leaf-Rolling Marvel 🪲 The giraffe weevil is one of Madagascar’s most extraordinary rainforest inhabitants, known for the male’s exceptionally long neck—about three times the length of its body. This unusual feature serves as both a display of strength and a tool for competing with other males to win a mate. After the duels, the spotlight shifts to the females, who showcase remarkable craftsmanship by rolling leaves into tight, cigar-shaped nests to protect a si

Famadihana, also known as the “Turning of the Bones,” is a traditional ceremony in Madagascar where families exhume the remains of their ancestors, wrap them in fresh cloth, and dance with them to lively music. The ritual celebrates life, honors the dead, and strengthens family bonds — reflecting the Malagasy belief that death is not final, but a joyful continuation of connection between generations. #culture #funeral #Madagascar #fblifestyle #africa | Unrestricted Borders

Stopped in to see some old friends at Olô Bé Lodge this week. It is easily one of the most beautiful hotels in all of Madagascar. I have more to share in a later post, but for now, enjoy the visuals! 😍🇲🇬 🎧: Young jeff Touroneplanet | Yas Madagascar #Madagascar #Malagasy #VisitMadagascar #TourOnePlanet | Ra TIM