Fossa is a cat-like mammal that lives in Madagascar. Its classification has been controversial because physically it resembles a cat, while other traits suggest relation to viverrids. Genetic research has shown that they are actually their own separate species.
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Word of the Day: Fossa
- Thread starter Ruthanne
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peramangkelder
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- Location
- Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia
Are the Fossa an endangered or threatened species?
I don't know I didn't look that up but you can do a Google search on that if you'd like.
peramangkelder
Well-known Member
- Location
- Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia
It has been questioned if the Fossa have a relation to viverrids. Viverrid, (family Viverridae), any of 35 species of small Old World mammals including civets, genets, and linsangs. Viverrids are among the most poorly known carnivores. They are rarely encountered, being small and secretive inhabitants of forests and dense vegetation. In addition, many species live only on islands or in small areas.
So beautiful!
Yes, it's quite exquisite!
I would love to be able to pet one, because the fur looks so soft.
I'd put a good word in for you. LOL!Same here but I hope it wouldn't bite me!
I'd whisper a few sweet-nothings into his ear.
Thank you I appreciate that.I'd put a good word in for you. LOL!
I'd whisper a few sweet-nothings into his ear.
Anything for you, Ruthanne.Thank you I appreciate that.
debodun
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- Location
- way upstate in New York, USA
I first though by fossa you meany a bone formation which is a shallow depression in a bone surface.
