Animals

They usually lay one egg - sometimes two. The egg measures 78 x 49 mm and weighs about 115g. It has ...

Their structure is primitive, does not allow to distinguish molars and premolars. They lack incisors and canines.

A fossa is the largest predatory mammal living in Madagascar.

Body length is 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11.0 in) and wingspan range from 31 to 41 cm (12 to 16 in). Males are heavier than females. Average weight of this species is 77 g (2.7 oz).

However, the cubs are threatened by snow leopards, yellow-crowned martens, wild dogs, Himalayan bears, and eagles.

They inhabit small islands of the Western Australia coasts, particularly Bald Island, and Rottnest Island, and the south western parts of the mainland.

They are also hunted commercially for their meat and fur.