فوسا
Also known as Cryptoprocta ferox
cat-like, carnivorous mammal native to Madagascar
AI overview
The fossa is a cat-like carnivorous mammal found only in Madagascar that hunts other animals on the island. It matters because it is Madagascar's largest predator and plays an important role in the island's unique ecosystem.
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Species
VulnerableJaguarundi
Blattodea
ORDER
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderBlattodea
Observations1,652
Observations recorded511,244
Maximum longevity: 23.1 years (captivity) Observations: In captivity, these animals may live up to 23.1 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
via GBIF · IUCN
Wikidata facts
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- Cryptoprocta ferox 1 - Syracuse Zoo.jpg