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Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is a carnivorous mammal native to Madagascar, belonging to the family Eupleridae in the order Carnivora.
Classification of the Fossa:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Feliformia
Family: Eupleridae
Genus: Cryptoprocta
Species: C. ferox
Fossa is the largest carnivorous mammal on Madagascar and has a unique place in its ecosystem, resembling a small cougar in appearance and behavior. It is a top predator, primarily feeding on lemurs and other animals. Despite its feline appearance and behaviors, genetic studies have shown it is more closely related to mongoose and civets.
