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The balance between tourism and conservation in Madagascar

Eight children from the UK visit Madagascar to see what life is like there for people and animals. Their time is spent visiting exotic tourist locations where people are allowed to get up close to the animals. This includes a popular sightseeing boat trip to watch humpback whales and a discussion about the effects of noise pollution on the whales.

The children consider whether Madagascar would be better without tourism. We then meet local people who sell souvenirs that help bring money into the local economy and create jobs for local people. The children work alongside local people to make whale souvenirs and think about the link between economy and conservation.

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