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EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE, USA, UK, lAPAN, AUSTRALIA A research trip entitled "Madagascar's Lemurs" offers artic- ipants the opportunity to work in the field with renowned lemur expert and primatologist Dr. Pat Wright, following sifakas throughout the rainforests of Ranomafana National Park. This trip requires rigorous hiking and Earthwatch rec- ommends clients be in excellent physical shape. 14 days; $2,195; maximum group size of 14; November-January; 800-776-0188, www.earthwatch.org, info@earthwatch.org
RAINBOW TOURS, UK Specialized wildli fe tours led by professional ecologists and guides with extensive experience in the country, incorporating basic lemur spots such as Berenty and Perinet, but adding more remote parks and reserves. Some trips include meetings with national conserva- tion officials who explain various eco-projects. Customized; 44-20-7226-1004, www.madagascar-travel.net. info@madagascar-travel.net
CORTEZ TRAVEL, USA, MADAGASCAR Organized Discovery tours with an emphasis on lemur- watching. Its East Great Rainforest Experience, Spiny Desert trip, and a tour called The Musts, all include a number of lemur viewing stops. Travelers can arrange flights and itineraries with Cortez. Customized; 800-854-1029,
www.air-mad_com/index.html.info@cortezusa; in Madagascar: 261-2022-219-74, cortez.expeditions@simicro.mg
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