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  1. 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 …

  2. Fossa | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    A fossa uses its sharp claws to climb up and down trees while hunting its prey. The fossa is an intelligent, agile animal that moves with ease high up in the trees of its forest home, even …

  3. Fossa - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    The unusual-looking fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) from Madagascar looks like a puma and has both canine and feline features. It is the largest mammalian carnivore on the island, and preys …

  4. 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.

  5. Fossa | National Geographic

    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 weighing up to 26 pounds,...

  6. 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 …

  7. Fossa Animal Facts - Cryptoprocta ferox - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · The Fossa is a medium-sized, carnivorous animal that is located entirely on the island of Madagascar. The Fossa belongs to the group of Malagasy Carnivores, which are …

  8. The fossa: Madagascar's elusive apex predator | One Earth

    May 1, 2025 · Hidden within the dense forests of Madagascar, the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) moves with stealth and agility. As the island’s largest carnivore, this elusive predator roams …

  9. Fossa: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    The Fossa is a carnivorous mammal, primarily feeding on a variety of prey including lemurs, rodents, birds, and reptiles. It is an apex predator in Madagascar and plays a crucial role in …

  10. Fossa | The Animal Facts

    Learn more about the fossa at the Animal Facts. Here you can learn about their appearance, habitat, diet, lifespan, behaviour, breeding, status and facts.