Fosssoxa

The fossa is a sleek, cat-like predator found only in Madagascar. With its long tail and agile body, it hunts through the island's forests like a shadow. It's the largest carnivorous mammal on Madagascar, ruling the treetops and ground with equal ease.

• It belongs to the Eupleridae family, unique to Madagascar.
• Its slender body and long tail help it balance in trees.
• The fossa is Madagascar's top native predator.