Madagascar broke off from India over 165 million years ago, leading to unique endemic species found nowhere else. It is home to many rare and beautiful birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and fish found only in Madagascar. The island has over 10,000 varieties of endemic plants and 59 nature reserves and national parks established to protect its biodiversity, including the Tsingy de Namoroka Strict Nature Reserve known for its walls, caves, canyons, and natural pools.