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= = =__Fossa__= =__(Cryptoprocta ferox) __= The fossa is the largest mammalian carnivore on the island of Madagascar and has been compared to a small cougar in Madagascar there animal kingdom is Animalia they are hard to find. The fossa is a living thing because. [] = = = __Growth and Developement__ = Adults have a head-body length of 70–80 cm (28–31 in) and weigh between 5.5–8.6 kg (12–19 lb.), with the males larger than the females. Young are born in December or January they get 2-4 babies. The newborns are blind and toothless and weigh no more than 100 g (3.5 oz.). The fur is thin and has been described as gray-brown or nearly white. After about two weeks the cubs' eyes open, they become more active, and their fur darkens to a pearl gray. The cubs do not eat solid food until three months old, and do not leave the den until they are 4.5 months old; they are weaned shortly after that After the first year, the juveniles are independent of their mother. Permanent teeth appear at 18 to 20 months and the young may stay with their mother until they are fully mature =__ Needs and Habitat __= The Fossa needs shelter, food and water. Vertebrates consumed ranged from reptiles to a wide variety of birds, including both understory and ground birds, and mammals, including insectivores, rodents, and lemurs. Invertebrates eaten by the fossa in the high mountain zone of Andringitra include insects and crabs. they mostly eat lemur's and they are all medium sized animals. There predetors are Humans and Crocodile's = __Behavior__ = It has semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles that allow it to climb up and down trees head-first, and also support jumping from tree to tree and its tail helps it balance. They have big ears so they can hear better they smells stuff better than other animal. They mostly live in Madagascar and they are active day and night. =__population__= The fossa is Endangered there are less than 2,500 it's biggest threat is Habitat loss =__Fun facts__= Most closely related to the Mongoose!
 * Kingdom: || Animalia  ||
 * Phylum: || Chordata  ||
 * Class: || Mammalia  ||
 * Order: || Carnivora  ||
 * Family: || Eupleridae  ||

the biggest Giant Fossa fossil measured nearly six meters in length and was thought to have weighed around 17 kg! source: [] [] []