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The Fossa

Meet the Fossa, the top dog...or rather top predator of Madagascar! This unique creature looks like a mix between a cat, a dog, and a mongoose. Roughly the size of a small cougar, a typical fossa has a slim, muscular body, reddish-brown fur, large eyes, and sharp teeth. It's famous for its long, squirrel-like tail that helps it balance as it swings circle to circle in trees, hunting for food or simply playing around.

Fossa - Animal Matchup
Fossa
SizeUp to 6 feet (1.8 meters)
WeightUp to 26 pounds (12 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 20 mph (32.19 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful jaws and sharp claws
Biggest WeaknessShort legs and relatively small size
Scientific NameCryptoprocta ferox
FamilyEupleridae
HabitatForests
GeographyMadagascar
DietCarnivorous, primarily lemurs
Lifespan15 years - 20 years
Fossa - Animal Matchup

The Fossa

Meet the Fossa, the top dog...or rather top predator of Madagascar! This unique creature looks like a mix between a cat, a dog, and a mongoose. Roughly the size of a small cougar, a typical fossa has a slim, muscular body, reddish-brown fur, large eyes, and sharp teeth. It's famous for its long, squirrel-like tail that helps it balance as it swings circle to circle in trees, hunting for food or simply playing around.

Fun Fact: The fossa's ankles can rotate 180 degrees, very handy for speedy head-first descents from trees – it's kind of like having built-in climbing shoes!

Fossa
SizeUp to 6 feet (1.8 meters)
WeightUp to 26 pounds (12 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 20 mph (32.19 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful jaws and sharp claws
Biggest WeaknessShort legs and relatively small size
Scientific NameCryptoprocta ferox
FamilyEupleridae
HabitatForests
GeographyMadagascar
DietCarnivorous, primarily lemurs
Lifespan15 years - 20 years

Fossa Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Fossa and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Fossa vs Spotted Hyena

Fun Fact: Despite its cat-like appearance and dog-like size, the fossa is actually most closely related to the mongoose family.

Fun Fact: Fossas use a variety of sounds to communicate, including purrs, hisses and even a unique bark, though they aren't remotely related to your pet dog or cat!