Cryptoprocta Ferox Collection

Male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) climbing down tree trunk from forest canopy. Mid-altitude rainforest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar. Endangered

Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male snarling, dry deciduous forest, Kirindy Forest, Western Madagascar, IUCN vulnerable species

Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male resting in dry decidous forest. Kirindy, western Madagascar. Endangered

Fosa of Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male walking through dry deciduous forest, Kirindy, western Madagascar

Fosa or Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)(sometimes erroneously fossa) male in dry deciduous forest. Kirindy, western Madagascar

Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male marking territory onto a mating tree, Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male in tree, Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

Adult female Fosa (Crytoprocta ferox) stalking prey on deciduous forest floor. Kirindy Forest, western Madagascar. November 2010

Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) pair, mating in forest canopy, Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, central south western Madagascar

Adult Fossa (Crytoprocta ferox) female portrait. Kirindy Forest, western Madagascar, November

The Foussa (Cryptoprocta Ferox), at the Zoological Societys Gardens (engraving)
1596955 The Foussa (Cryptoprocta Ferox), at the Zoological Societys Gardens (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Fossa at London Zoo, November 1912 (b / w photo)
1762481 A Fossa at London Zoo, November 1912 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Africa, Madagascar, Kirindy Reserve, near Morondava. A fossa rests in the shade of the forest

Adult male Fosa (Crytoprocta ferox) prowling on deciduous forest floor. Kirindy Forest, western Madagscar

Fossa resting C014 / 0910
Fossa resting. The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is a cat-like carnivorous mammal that is endemic to Madagascar, and is closely related to the mongoose family

1835 Fossa Crytoprocta by Edward Lear
Plate 14 from Volume 1 Trans Zool Soc London, 1835, " Notice of a Mammiferous Animal from Madagascar, constituting a New Form among the Viverridous Carnivora" with contemporary hand

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The cryptic and elusive male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) gracefully descends from the forest canopy, showcasing its agility in the mid-altitude. In the dry deciduous forest of Kirindy, this majestic creature snarls with dominance, asserting its presence among the trees. Resting peacefully amidst the arid surroundings, a male Fossa exudes an air of tranquility in its natural habitat. With confident strides, another male Fossa navigates through the dry deciduous forest of Kirindy, leaving behind traces of his territorial markings on a mating tree. This enigmatic species is often mistakenly referred to as "fossa, " but it is indeed known as Cryptoprocta ferox. Intriguingly captured in a moment suspended in time, a male Fossa perches high up on a tree in Kirindy Forest. Its piercing gaze reflects both curiosity and vigilance as it surveys its surroundings within Madagascar's precious ecosystem. On the forest floor of Kirindy Forest, an adult female Fossa stealthily stalks her prey with unparalleled grace and precision. The dry deciduous landscape serves as her hunting ground where she showcases her predatory prowess. High above in Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park's lush canopy, two passionate Fossas engage in their intimate act of mating. Their love transcends boundaries as they embrace each other amidst nature's splendor. A captivating portrait captures the essence of an adult female Fossa against the backdrop of Kirindy Forest's enchanting beauty. Her striking features embody strength and resilience that define this remarkable species found only in western Madagascar. Dating back to November 1912 at London Zoo, an engraving immortalizes one Foussa (Cryptoprocta ferox) residing within Zoological Society Gardens - reminding us of our enduring fascination with these extraordinary creatures throughout history. Preserved through time itself is a black-and-white photograph taken at London Zoo during November 1912, showcasing a Fossa in all its glory.