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Caught in the Moment: Nosy Ve Island

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Tristan Bayer and Vanessa Garnick from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" visit Madagascar and the Nosy Ve Island off its coast, where people cannot live, only visit.

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Tristan and Vanessa from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" describe the wildlife and vegetation of Madagascar. Learn more in this clip.

Caught in the Moment: Nosy Ve Island (1:55)

Tristan Bayer and Vanessa Garnick from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" visit Madagascar and the Nosy Ve Island off its coast, where people cannot live, only visit.

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Caught in the Moment: Nosy Ve Island (1:55)

Tristan Bayer and Vanessa Garnick from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" visit Madagascar and the Nosy Ve Island off its coast, where people cannot live, only visit.

Caught in the Moment: Madagascar Habitat (1:15)

Tristan and Vanessa from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" describe the wildlife and vegetation of Madagascar. Learn more in this clip.

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