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When: September 19, 2020

Where: Pakawi Park Olmen-Balen, Belgium

It may seem strange, for someone who love Lemurs to also love their main predator, the Fossa. But there you have it - we do.

And who could pass up on the chance to see 4 of these babies? We couldn't.

We knew going in that photographing them was going to be hard. They are quite nocturnal, and kept in their indoors enclosure as they were still quite young and small. We did our best with what our Dad's camera can handle, but they didn't sit still either which makes it that much harder... We're not the best (or big fans of) editing photos, but we're going to bombard you with some cute moments

Species: Fossa (Fretkat)

Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox

Originates from Madagascar.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family.

…The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets.

…It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar.

…Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch.

…They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

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Description

When: September 19, 2020

Where: Pakawi Park Olmen-Balen, Belgium

It may seem strange, for someone who love Lemurs to also love their main predator, the Fossa. But there you have it - we do.

And who could pass up on the chance to see 4 of these babies? We couldn't.

We knew going in that photographing them was going to be hard. They are quite nocturnal, and kept in their indoors enclosure as they were still quite young and small. We did our best with what our Dad's camera can handle, but they didn't sit still either which makes it that much harder... We're not the best (or big fans of) editing photos, but we're going to bombard you with some cute moments

Species: Fossa (Fretkat)

Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox

Originates from Madagascar.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family.

…The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets.

…It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar.

…Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch.

…They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite