Fossa – Cryptoprocta Ferox

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Fossa – Cryptoprocta Ferox

Until recently scientists thought the fossa, with its feline features, was a primitive kind of cat. It’s actually one of the largest members of the mongoose family.

 Fast Facts:

Type:Mammal
Diet:Carnivore
Average life span in the wild:15 years
Size:Head and body, 23.5 to 30 in (60 to 76 cm); tail, 22 to 28 in (55 to 70 cm)
Weight:15.5 to 26.5 lbs (7 to 12 kg)
Protection status:Endangered
Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

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