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Fossa! Arch enemy to all lemurs, the fossa being one of the few natural predators in Madagascar. I took this photo at the Kirindy National Park in Madagascar where these viscious little creatures took to sleeping next to my hut! Cryptoprocta ferox,Fossa,Geotagged,Kirindy Reserve,Madagascar,madagascar,predator Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Fossa!

Arch enemy to all lemurs, the fossa being one of the few natural predators in Madagascar. I took this photo at the Kirindy National Park in Madagascar where these viscious little creatures took to sleeping next to my hut!

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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 Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Oct 17, 2012. Captured Jul 17, 2007 08:29 in Morondava, Madagascar.
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  • Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.