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* ''Voanioala gerardii'' - a rare plant worldwide, critically endangered
* ''Allocebus trichotis'' - [[Hairy-eared dwarf lemur]], never existed in large numbers. It is found in the vicinity of the Mananara River which is its exclusive habitat.
== The site and local population ==
The Mananara Nord National Park is subjected to pressures for the
'''* terrestrial part:'''
* '''Land clearings''', destroying the forest by burning
* '''Human occupations''', as the population increases, inward penetration is inevitable.
* '''Illegal logging''' of precious woods and by-products.
* '''Poaching''', lemurs, small mammals and birds are most attacked.
'''* marine part:'''
* Octopus fishing with harpoons
* Use of small mesh nets
* The abundance of rats on Nosy Antafana
== How to get there ==