The fossa (pronounced "FOO-sa"), scientific name Cryptoprocta ferox, is found only on Madagascar and is the largest mammalian carnivore there. It lives in forests and has been referred to as the ...

Amid a cloud of locusts, Luke Dollar heads out to search for the fossa in the scorchingly hot savannas of western Madagascar. Dollar is out to learn more about the behavior and ecology of the ...

The Abilene Zoo announced Wednesday that its three fossa pups, born June 19 have joined their mother, Lavavolo (Volo), on ...

fossa’s and mongoose. Image by Jess Webster. A forest stream runs through the jungles of Madagascar. Perhaps for this very reason and like many mammals, the first stages of tenrec life are spent ...

One of the park’s highlights is the chance to spot the fossa, Madagascar’s largest predator. These cat-like creatures are a prized sighting for wildlife enthusiasts. What truly makes the Mikea ...

from humpback whales to pygmy mouse lemurs, and even the mystical and deadly fossa. In episode one, the gang arrives in Madagascar and immediately heads out to track down some of the planet's most ...

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A look at new research published in 2018 on fossa, deepsea corals and tropical ... left local people scared for their safety in rural Madagascar, threatening vital conservation work in the nearby ...

A zoo has shared rare footage of the first fossa pups to be born in its 91-year ... cat-like mammals are a threatened species endemic to Madagascar. Their long tails help keep their balance ...

Immerse yourself in Madagascar’s richly diverse and unique ... one of the best places to catch a glimpse of the elusive fossa, a carnivorous cat-like mammal that is endemic to the island.

The lemur-eating fossa—a wiry, thin-coated mammal with ... This walled city has sheltered its residents even as Madagascar's other ecosystems disintegrated. Scientists call it the perfect ...

The best time to visit Madagascar is from April to October. This dry season brings fewer rain showers, meaning optimal conditions for observing animals, hiking and participating in water sports ...