Fossa

The largest carnivore, the fossa, can only be found in Madagascar's woodland. This creature can weigh up to 10 kg and grow to a length of 6 feet. The fossa initially reminds one of a hybrid between a cat and a mongoose. The main factor contributing to the decline in the fossa population in Madagascar is habitat destruction. They have a short reddish-brown coat and an extremely powerful, muscular body. One of the most distinctive characteristics of fossas is their lengthy tail. A fossa's tail really accounts for close to half of its overall length.

As climbers, the fossas are exceedingly quick. They can readily climb up on the trees because of their retractable claws and flexible ankle joints. They can move around the tree branches with the proper balance thanks to the long tail of fossas. The fossas move in a manner called "plantigrade" and walk on the soles of their feet, just like people do. The fossas may jump steadily from branch to branch thanks to it.

Among the animals that inhabit Madagascar, fossas are the most proficient hunter. It attacks its target unexpectedly because it is an ambush predator. Both day and night, the fossa hunt. With their razor-sharp teeth and claws, fossas may quickly dispatch their prey.