“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