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Stone forest

Tsingy de
Like an enchanted forest that’s been covers a vast
Bemaraha
turned to stone, Grand Tsingy in 230 sq miles
(600 sq km).
Madagascar is a somber scene of

spiky, tree-like rocks. The world’s
largest stone forest was carved The canyon walls
are up to 328 m
by tropical rain in a process (100 ft) tall.
that lasted millions of years.

The razor-sharp, vertical
stones of Grand Tsingy
challenge even the most
experienced rock climbers.

EXTREME LIVING

A surprising number of species call Tsingy
de Bemaraha national park their home. More
than 100 types of bird, at least 30 types of
reptile, and 11 types of lemur, including the
Decken’s sifaka (above), live here. Many are
found nowhere else in the world.

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