a) Climate: The climate is generally hot and dry, with a distinct wet season from November to March and a dry season from April to October. Temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in the winter to 35°C (95°F) in the summer.
b) Vegetation: The forests and scrublands of southwestern Madagascar are home to a variety of plant species, including baobabs, tamarind trees, and various species of succulents and shrubs.
c) Fauna: In addition to ring-tailed lemurs, other animals that live in this biome include brown lemurs, mongoose lemurs, black-and-white ruffed lemurs, fossa, tenrecs, and various species of birds and reptiles.