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                                        **Madagascar Pochard - Aythya innotata
                                        
                                        Short: A diving duck once thought extinct, rediscovered in tiny remnant lakes; threats include wetland loss and introduced species - captive rearing and reintroduction are ongoing.
                                        
                                        Facts:
                                        
                                        Status: Critically Endangered.
                                        
                                        Range: Madagascar (very small lakes).
                                        
                                        Habitat: Freshwater lakes and marshes.
                                        
                                        Diet: Aquatic invertebrates and plant matter.
                                        
                                        Lifespan: ~10-15 yrs (est.).
                                        
                                        Reproduction: Nesting at shorelines; low clutch success where predators present.
                                        
                                        Role: Freshwater ecosystem participant; indicator of wetland quality.
                                        
                                        Threats: Wetland degradation, introduced fish, hunting.
                                        
                                        2025 October 14