Fossa (animal) - Wikipedia
The fossa is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar and has been compared to a small cougar, as it has convergently evolved many cat -like features. Adults have a head-body length of 70–80 cm (28–31 in) and weigh between 5.5 and 8.6 …
12 Fantastic Fossa Facts - Fact Animal
The Fossa (pronounced ‘foosa’ or ‘foosh’) is a rare and elusive cat-like carnivorous mammal native to the island of Madagascar, off the East coast of Africa. It belongs to a family of carnivorans that are closely related to the mongoose family.
Fossa - National Geographic
Current Population Trend: A relative of the mongoose, the fossa is unique to the forests of Madagascar, an African island in the Indian Ocean. Growing up to 6 feet long from nose to tail tip, and...
Fossa - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The fossa has a slender body and muscular limbs, and a tail nearly as long as the rest of the body. It has a mongoose-like head, relatively longer than that of a cat, although with a muzzle that is broad and short, and with large but rounded ears. It has medium brown eyes set relatively wide apart with pupils that contract to slits.
Fossa: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is a captivating and enigmatic creature, often hailed as Madagascar’s top predator. Despite its feline appearance and mannerisms, this animal is not a cat but rather a close relative of the mongoose. This article serves as a comprehensive fact sheet, diving into the fascinating world of the fossa, exploring its ...
Fossa | Madagascar, Carnivore, Endangered | Britannica
fossa, (Cryptoprocta ferox), largest carnivore native to Madagascar, a catlike forest dweller of the civet family, Viverridae. The fossa grows to a length of about 1.5 metres (5 feet), including a tail about 66 centimetres (26 inches) long, and has short legs and sharp, retractile claws.
Fossa - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
The fossa is an intelligent, agile animal that moves with ease high up in the trees of its forest home, even though the animal can weigh up to 22 pounds (10 kilograms). That extra-long tail helps the fossa balance and jump from branch to branch. Retractable claws like those of a cat and flexible ankle joints help it climb down a tree headfirst!
The Creature Feature: 10 Fun Facts About the Fossa - WIRED
2015年1月5日 · The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is the largest carnivorous mammal on the island of Madagascar. They can reach nearly six feet in length, with half of that due to their long tails. They look like a...
Caught on camera: The fossa, Madagascar’s elusive top predator
2018年9月21日 · The fossa, Madagascar’s largest predator, is a cat-like carnivore that eats everything from insects to lemurs. Because they are rare and elusive, scientists know very little about them ...
Mysterious Madagascar "Cat" Blow-Darted for Science
November 7, 2011 — Watch as biologist Luke Dollar uses a blowgun to subdue and study Madagascar's top predator, the fossa. The catlike creature "will eat pre...