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FOSSA

FOSSA. by Abraham . Physical Characteristics. Coat – reddish brown Weight – around 15 – 27 pounds Gives birth to 2 – 4 young Life span – 15 years Retractable claws Long tail Catlike teeth Muzzle ( nose ) like a dogs mammal . Habitat and Diet. Can be found in Madagascar

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FOSSA

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  1. FOSSA by Abraham

  2. Physical Characteristics • Coat – reddish brown • Weight – around 15 – 27 pounds • Gives birth to 2 – 4 young • Life span – 15 years • Retractable claws • Long tail • Catlike teeth • Muzzle ( nose ) like a dogs • mammal

  3. Habitat and Diet • Can be found in Madagascar • Lives and hunts in trees and ground • Eats – lemurs , wild pigs , mice and everything it finds

  4. Why is my animal endangered • Habitat loss , because 90% of Madagascar forest is gone • Fossas have very small place to live • People hunt for them ( they eat chickens

  5. What could be done to save my animal • Stop cutting down the forest • Create laws to protect them • sanctuaries

  6. Fun Facts • Relative of the mongoose • Can grow up to 6 feet nose to tail • Top predator of Madagascar • Can only be found on Madagascar • Science name is CryptoproctaFerox

  7. Bibliography • http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/?source=NavAniHome • http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home

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