The bizarre, wondrous creature known as the aye-aye is a rare resident of Madagascar, a nation with among the greatest biodiversity in the world. There are countless animals there that simply can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. Unfortunately, a recent military coup overthrew Madagascar’s government, and ever since, criminals have been plundering and butchering the country’s wildlife at a disastrous rate.
The coup took place last March, and as a result humanitarian aid groups fled the country and law and order has been scarce. A criminal network soon emerged, taking advantage of the lack of a regulatory body to plunder the wildlife. It’s been a tragic catastrophe, and animals like the aye-aye have taken the brunt of it.
Rampant deforestation, and a skyrocketing population that’s putting a strain on the ecosystems have been serious problems recently, and the criminal element is only making matters much worse.
Stalked by hunters, running out of forest to call home, and competing more than ever for resources, the aye-aye’s chances for survival are slim. And it’s just one of the many biological treasures the world stands to lose should such forces continue to plague the country.
- from treehugger
Is there any weapon of mass destruction there in Madagascar? May be world police can save the species!