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The area is dominated by a limestone massif with numerous rocky outcrops - the tsingy (sharp limestone karst pinnacles). This karst plateau comprises from east to west the massif of Analamerana, the massif of Antsohy and part of the Andrafiamena chain. In addition to the river Irodo, eight small streams flow through the reserve. Following ethnicities live in and around the reserve: [[Sakalava]], [[Betsimisaraka]], [[Tsimihety]], [[Anjoaty]], [[Antemoro]], [[Antankarana]], [[Antandry]], [[Merina]] and [[Betsileo]]. Unfortunately the protected area is subject to human pressures such as slash & burn to gain new farm land and illegal wood cutting.
The predominant climate is hot and humid with an average annual rainfall of 1,250mm. Most of the rain falls in the months of November to April. The dry season is clearly marked from June to August. The average temperature is 25°C, varying between 20°C and 30°C.<br><br>
== Fauna ==
