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When: November 21, 2020

Where: BestZOO Best, The Netherlands

Why do you think any animal who loves to spend time indoors, goes outside?

That's right - at the sound and sight of a zoo keeper Because most of the time, that means food is on the way.

Species: Fossa (Fretkat)

Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox

Originates from Madagascar.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family.

…The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets.

…It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar.

…Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch.

…They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.

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Description

When: November 21, 2020

Where: BestZOO Best, The Netherlands

Why do you think any animal who loves to spend time indoors, goes outside?

That's right - at the sound and sight of a zoo keeper Because most of the time, that means food is on the way.

Species: Fossa (Fretkat)

Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox

Originates from Madagascar.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family.

…The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets.

…It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar.

…Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch.

…They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery | zoo photography Instagram | cat lovers’ Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite | WildlifeReferencePhotos