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Fossa in Madagascar Seen scavenging in Kirindy National Park Cryptoprocta ferox,Fossa Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fossa in Madagascar

Seen scavenging in Kirindy National Park

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Welcome to JungleDragon, Lareine!

    You're instantly scoring points as I personally believe Madagascar to be one of the most incredible wildlife countries in the world. We've been to Kirindy and it could very well be that we saw the same Fossa :)

    http://www.jungledragon.com/specie/1477/photos

    We're planning to return to Madagascar this year, looking forward to more of your photos.     Posted 10 years ago
  2. View Lareine Davidson's profile
    Lareine Davidson
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    Very likely it was the same one. This chap hung around the area where they discarded their rubbish at the camp along with food remains. An interesting place to visit. Managed to see a few lemurs, a lizard of some sort, and of course the Fossa. Such a strange creature!
    I'm a tour operator so do get to see some good places.     Posted 10 years ago

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The Fossa

The fossa is a cat-like, carnivorous mammal that is endemic to Madagascar. It is a member of the Eupleridae, a family of carnivorans closely related to the mongoose family. Its classification has been controversial because its physical traits resemble those of cats, yet other traits suggest a close relationship with viverrids.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Lareine Davidson

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Uploaded Apr 28, 2015. Captured May 14, 2013 11:44.
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  • NIKON D5100
  • f/5.6
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO800
  • 200mm