The fossa is Madagascar’s largest carnivore. While it looks like a cross between a puma and a dog, the fossa is actually related to the mongoose. It is one of the few animals in Madagascar that hunts ...

Mention wildlife on Madagascar and the first thing listeners probably picture is the island’s famed lemurs. As many people know, these unique primates are found nowhere else, and are the most ...

THURMONT — In the wilds of Madagascar, fossa are known for their speed and incredible ability to leap from branch to branch to chase down lemurs — their dinner of choice. Unfortunately, there are ...

AN unusual breed of carnivorous cat is the biggest hunter on the island of Madagascar. But what are fossa felines and how do they relate to the recent death of a Cambridge University student? Here’s ...

Madagascar's wildlife is almost wholly unique to the island. You've probably heard of lemurs, but how about tenrecs? Vangas? Mesites? Have you ever seen a giraffe-necked weevil? An octopus tree? The ...

Fast, stealthy, and fiercely territorial, the fossa reigns as Madagascar’s top predator. In this video, we dive into the life of this elusive carnivore – from its cat-like agility to its unmatched ...

The island is famous for lemurs, but these cat-like animals deserve attention too. Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the ...