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The Tsingy stone forest on the island of Madagascar is renowned for being one of the most challenging terrains globally, adorned with a series of upright stone towers, sharp as knife blades.
The Dagger-Like Tsingy Stone Forest in Madagascar
Unlike its namesake film, Madagascar is a wild and unique destination. This African island boasts a rich flora and fauna ecosystem, along with extraordinary natural landscapes, including the sharp Tsingy stone forest. Photo: National Geographic.
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This region was UNESCO-acknowledged as a World Heritage Site in 1990 due to its unique terrain, including the stone forests and mangrove swamps, along with diverse wildlife populations such as birds, lemurs, and wild foxes in need of conservation. Photo: Travelpins.
The Tsingy Stone Forest, formed by numerous limestone blocks as sharp as inverted blades, towering over 70 meters high, piercing the sky. This seemingly endless maze is devoid of abundant vegetation and wildlife. Photo: Picgra, cool hunting.
In Malagasy, “tsingy” means “a place where one cannot walk barefoot,” and it's certainly no joke. The term describes tall, thin, sharp rocks resembling needles found throughout the country. Photo: lifeoutofourbackpack, norasacre.
These dagger-like limestone spires can easily pierce objects, making traversing them incredibly difficult and hazardous. Therefore, not many tourists venture here for mountain climbing. Photo: Becauseofbb.
The living environment in the Tsingy Stone Forest is highly diverse. The sharp, barren rock peaks, standing closely together, create a humid, dimly lit space below. It serves as an ideal refuge for some invertebrate species and amphibians. Photo: Tankisst.
According to An Ngọc/ Zing news
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Reference: Travel Handbook by Mytour
MytourOctober 4, 2019
