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Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) illustration
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Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) illustration
Fossa illustration circa 1927
Fossa is a meat-eating mammal that lives in rainforests and wooded savannas on the island of Madagascar. It is the largest native predator on Madagascar. The fossa is related to the mongoose. Fossas are fast runners and are also very good at climbing trees.
Original caption: "Fossa, Cryptoprocta ferox Benn. 1/8 nat??rlicher Gr??ße."
Translation (partly): "Fossa, Cryptoprocta ferox Benn. 1/8 natural size."
Size: 5.3 x 3.0 in² (13.4 x 7.5 cm²)
Originator: Gustav M??tzel
Source: Brehms Tierleben, Small Edition 1927
Image URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fossa-drawing.jpg
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Scientific Name: Cryptoprocta ferox Bennett, 1833
Common Names:
English – Fossa
French – Cryptoprocte Féroce, Foussa
Spanish – Gato Fossa De Madagascar |
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