Nosy Komba

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nosy-komba

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Eulemur macaco (for the black lemur)
2. What is the diet?Omnivore: Primarily fruits, leaves, flowers, nectar, and insects
3. What is Nosy Komba and where is it located?Nosy Komba is a small island off the northwestern coast of Madagascar. It is part of the Nosy-Be commune and is known for its unique lemur populations.
4. Why do people visit Nosy Komba?Visitors come to see the black lemurs, which are the island’s most famous animals. The island’s forests and wildlife also attract ecotourists.

Endemic Species: Species that are native and found only in a specific geographic area, like Madagascar.
Arboretum: A botanical garden devoted to trees, often for scientific study and conservation.
Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.