'From Madagascar to Everest': A Malagasy Family on a Quest to Conquer the Roof of the World

'From Madagascar to Everest': A Malagasy Family on a Quest to Conquer the Roof of the World

Now back at base camp, the Boukas are undergoing a crucial recovery phase from May 8 to 11, before targeting a summit attempt within a favorable weather window expected between mid-May and the end of the month

From Madagascar To Everest: A Malagasy Family On Quest To Conquer Roof Of The World - The Bulrushes

Antananarivo – A new chapter in the history of Malagasy mountaineering is being written in the Himalayas. The Bouka family, Zouzar, the father, accompanied by his two sons, Raj-Alexandre and Raïs, is currently in the final stretch of their ascent of Mount Everest (8,848 m), aiming to become the first Malagasy climbers to reach the top of the world.  Download document:https://apo-opa.co/4jW5j0j Since their arrival in Kathmandu on April 16, the Bo…

The great hapalemur (Prolemur simus), also called bamboo lemur, is one of the most threatened primates in the world. Endemic of Madagascar, it lives in the humid forests of the east of the island and feeds almost exclusively on bamboo. Ranked in critical danger of extinction, there is only...