CuriousAnimals » fossa http://curiousanimals.net Animals kingdom opens for you Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Fossa Sends Congrats From Madagascar http://curiousanimals.net/animals/fossa-sends-congrats-from-madagascar/ http://curiousanimals.net/animals/fossa-sends-congrats-from-madagascar/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:11:34 +0000 angel http://curiousanimals.net/animals/fossa-sends-congrats-from-madagascar/ The fossa is not only the largest carnivore in Madagascar, but a relative of the mongoose as well. Fossas are native to the forests of Madagascar.

Fossa cool eyes

Apperance

Any fossa resembles an elongate cat with very big limbs (Oh, I like their paws) and they grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, and weigh up to 26 pounds (12 kilograms).

Live

Fossa is top predator, and it is famous to feed on lemurs and other small creatures. Fossa’s coats are reddish brown and these animals have rather sharp claws. What is more, the fossa can boast with a long tail, it helps maneuvering and facilitates hunting. Fossas are nocturnal animals.

Small fossa

Some facts

  • Fossas are endangered animals;
  • They are perfect climbers;
  • Claws of these animals are retractable;
  • Fossas are very agile animals.

Sleepy fossa

Would you like to meet one?

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