The Malagasy people of Madagascar are genetically fascinating. Despite the island's location just off the coast of Africa, it was only settled relatively recently -- a mere thousand years ago, ...

Discover why vast areas of Madagascar remain sparsely populated despite the island’s size. This video explores geographic, environmental, and historical factors that influence settlement patterns and ...

Half of the genetic lineages of human inhabitants of Madagascar come from 4500 miles away in Borneo, while the other half derive from East Africa, according to a study published in May by a UK team.

The island of Madagascar -- one of the last large land masses colonized by humans - -sits about 250 miles (400 kilometers) off the coast of East Africa. While it's still regarded as a place of unique ...

Seven new frog species discovered in Madagascar over the past year mark the latest additions to a growing inventory of frogs and other amphibian species that have evolved over the past 66 million ...