The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) stands as Madagascar’s largest native carnivore and top predator, though it remains relatively unknown to the world. This elusive mammal resembles a mixture between a ...

Fossas live in Madagascar and face extinction ... between a cat and a weasel but are actually more closely related to mongoose and civets, according to the San Diego Zoo. They have long tails ...

Macron met with Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina and the two leaders signed a range of agreements covering energy, agriculture and education. French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a two ...

Photo by Emilio Sánchez Hernández The fossa is Madagascar’s largest carnivorous mammal, resembling a small puma but genetically closer to a mongoose. With its lithe body and cat-like appearance, the ...

Mongoose Lemurs are critically endangered due ... the conservation of lemurs and other Malagasy species in the wilds of Madagascar for more than 25 years. Today, Naples Zoo serves as the ...

Fossa are cat-like predator, more closely related to the mongoose. It is Madagascar's largest carnivore and primarily hunts lemurs. Madagascar Pochard are among the world’s rarest ducks, ...

Mongooses and snakes are locked in an evolutionary arms race. Mongooses, with their agility, venom resistance, and protective instincts, often prevail in these encounters. Their speed and ...

“Our staff in Madagascar includes a program manager and ... “We now house 25 percent of all mongoose lemurs in AZA facilities,” she notes. This achievement underscores LCF’s role in ...

Lesser studied species will also be looked at, including the Grandider’s vontsira mongoose and the bokiboky, two highly threatened small mammal species from Madagascar. Dr Simon Dowell ...

Fossa: Madagascar’s top predator, the fossa looks like a mix of a cat and a mongoose and can climb trees easily. Photo Credit: Flickr With retractable claws and a flexible body, the fossa is ...