For many, the island country of Madagascar is synomynous with the Dreamworks movie of the same name, in which wild indigent wildlife unique to the island comingle with visitors. In the case of wildlife unique to the island, the truth is even more interesting. As a result of the island's long isolation from neighboring continents, Madagascar is home to a vast array of plants and animals, many found not found anywhere on Earth. Approximately 80% of all plant and animal species found in Madagascar can only be found in Madagascar, including the lemur infraorder of primates and the carnivorous fossa, a cat-like, carnivorous mammal. In fact, Madagascar is so unique that some ecologists to refer to Madagascar as the "eighth continent," and the island has been classified by Conservation International as a biodiversity hotspot. For the adventurous couple seeking an eco-honeymoon, making a pitstop to Madagascar while on your African honeymoon will leave you awestruck.