The Fossa

Fossa

Animal
The fossa is a cat-like, carnivorous mammal endemic to Madagascar. It is a member of the Eupleridae, a family of carnivorans closely related to the mongoose family.
Scientific name: Cryptoprocta ferox
Higher classification: Cryptoprocta
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing)
Mass: 9.5 kg (Adult)
Gestation period: 93 days