Vulnerable

Fossa

Cryptoprocta ferox

Fossa

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“Most closely related to the Mongoose, The Fossa is well known for its fierce and dominant approach to hunting as it is extremely rare that its intended prey will successfully escape.  “

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Carnivora

FAMILY

Eupleridae

GENUS

Cryptoprocta

Location

Madagascar

Mammal

Carnivore

Habitat

Terrestrial, Forest

Food

Lemurs, Frogs, Lizards

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species Introduction
Disease

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