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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