Hands-on science to
sustain Madagascar's
resources and people
Hands-on science to
sustain Madagascar's
resources and people
Welcome to Centre ValBio Centre ValBio works to protect Madagascar’s unique and biologically diverse ecosystems through conservation science and projects that directly benefit the local people, including rural health care delivery. CVB has a world-class research station sited on the edge of Madagascar's beautiful and abundant Ranomafana National Park. Under the direction of world-renowned primatologist Patricia Wright, Centre ValBio facilitates hands-on science to sustain the resources and people of Madagascar. In collaboration with villagers, we're expanding the frontiers of knowledge while safeguarding biodiversity for future generations.
NEWS
Scientists Discover a New Understanding of Why Female Primates Outlive Males
World-renowned primatologist Patricia Wright co-authors a study
Dr. Patricia Wright, Professor of Anthropology, Stony Brook University, (Behavioral Ecology, February 28, 2013)
A High-Rise Lab Amid Madagascar’s Troubled Treetops
Andrew C. Revkin, Environmental Writer (Dot Earth Blog, July 27, 2012)
A Lemur Crisis in Madagascar
Dr. Patricia Wright, Professor of Anthropology, Stony Brook University, (Huffington Post, July 18, 2012)
A Nature Center with a Mission in Madagascar
Rick Hauser, Founding Partner of In.Site: Architecture
(Livingston County News, July 25, 2012)
Jungle Science & The Future of Conservation
Mireya Mayor, PhD, National Geographic Explorer, Scientist, Correspondent, (Explorers Journal, July 2, 2012)
NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal supports CVB and speaks out for the lemurs.
Nosy Maitso, a film by Daniel Roper Jones, highlights conservation education programs at Centre ValBio.
