The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox; / ˈ f ɒ s ə / FOSS-ə or / ˈ f uː s ə / FOO-sə; [3] Malagasy:) is a slender, long-tailed, cat-like mammal that is endemic to Madagascar. It is a member of the carnivoran family Eupleridae.

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.

Growing up to 6 feet long from nose to tail tip, and weighing up to 26 pounds, the fossa is a slender-bodied catlike creature with little resemblance to its mongoose cousins. It is the largest...

At first glance, a fossa looks like some kind of cat, monkey, or weasel. It has paws with claws like a cat, a long tail like a monkey, and round little ears like a weasel, so it's easy to be confused! Although it shares some adaptive similarities with cats, the fossa is closely related to the mongoose and civet.

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...

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.

2025年3月7日 · 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. The fur is close, dense, and grayish to reddish brown.

2024年5月27日 · The Fossa is an animal with short but dense red to dark brown fur, a small cat-like head, a dog-like snout, large forward-facing eyes, and small, rounded ears. In spite of being related to Mongooses , the Fossa has quite a number of feline features including curved, retractable claws and slightly webbed feet which both help when it is moving ...

The fossa is a predatory mammal native to the island of Madagascar. They slightly resemble cats, but are actually more closely related to mongoose. These medium-sized animals are the largest predators on the island. Read on to learn about the fossa.

2023年12月3日 · With its sleek body, cat-like appearance, and a blend of traits reminiscent of both felines and canines, the fossa holds a special place in Madagascar's wildlife. Despite its feline appearance, the fossa is a member of the Eupleridae family, closely related to mongooses .