The Fossa is the largest predator in Madagascar and rules the thick forests as a top predator. Fossa’s are described as “cat like in appearance with blunt noses and large forward facing eyes”(AnimalDiversity). Known, to Scientists as the Cryptoprocta Ferox, this animal can grow up to 21 pounds. It has a thin, reddish-brown color fur in order to help camouflage itself into the dirt and can grow up to 29 in. The animal has a very long reddish tail. In this paper we will explore the reasons and evidence to prove that the fossa is an interesting and important part to the ecosystem of Madagascar. With intriguing subjects such as the habitat population hunting patterns and others The Fossa’s daily lifestyle can not only be informative but can
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“It is an excellent climber and is equally agile in trees and on the ground”(Whitefield 174). One of the Fossa’s hunting techniques is to hunt at dusk or at night to avoid detection. With it’s speed and remarkable climbing ability, it is nearly impossible for any animal to escape. Though primarily, these deadly predators hunt lemurs who stray from their group at night. Silently, Fossa’s stalk their prey, using their long tail to lure unsuspecting mammals near. Once close enough, whatever animal it was after, has little chance of surviving. Lemurs are a favorite delicacy but without them, snakes and birds become the next meal on the food chain menu. The Fossa’s remerkable hunting techniques, climbing ability and speed make it one of the skilled hunters in the animal …show more content…
“Densities for the eastern forests are hypothesised by some to be at one third of that of the west based on photo-trapping and cage trapping efforts throughout the humid forests”(IUCNredlist). The Fossa is both an integral and interesting part of the ecosystem of Madagascar. This wild creature is important to Madagascar because it ensures the island country won’t become overpopulated with small animals that can spread disease. With this animal driven to extinction, the consequences would be dire for Madagascar. Fossa’s are extremely important for the ecosystem of Madagascar and can even help scientists understand how some animals arrived
“It is an excellent climber and is equally agile in trees and on the ground”(Whitefield 174). One of the Fossa’s hunting techniques is to hunt at dusk or at night to avoid detection. With it’s speed and remarkable climbing ability, it is nearly impossible for any animal to escape. Though primarily, these deadly predators hunt lemurs who stray from their group at night. Silently, Fossa’s stalk their prey, using their long tail to lure unsuspecting mammals near. Once close enough, whatever animal it was after, has little chance of surviving. Lemurs are a favorite delicacy but without them, snakes and birds become the next meal on the food chain menu. The Fossa’s remerkable hunting techniques, climbing ability and speed make it one of the skilled hunters in the animal …show more content…
“Densities for the eastern forests are hypothesised by some to be at one third of that of the west based on photo-trapping and cage trapping efforts throughout the humid forests”(IUCNredlist). The Fossa is both an integral and interesting part of the ecosystem of Madagascar. This wild creature is important to Madagascar because it ensures the island country won’t become overpopulated with small animals that can spread disease. With this animal driven to extinction, the consequences would be dire for Madagascar. Fossa’s are extremely important for the ecosystem of Madagascar and can even help scientists understand how some animals arrived