The fossa - Madagascar's largest carnivore that you may have never heard of!

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This cat-like predator is closely related to the mongoose family and is well-equipped to chase down lemurs in their forest habitat.

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Fossas are exceptional climbers and jumpers, with semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles that allow them to run up and down trees hunting prey.

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Fossas are elusive and solitary animals, spending their time both in the trees and on the ground and are active at any time of the day.

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Fossas use scent to communicate and keep track of each other, scent marking rocks, trees, or even just the ground with scent glands on the chest and under the base of the tail.

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It is estimated that as few as 2,500 fossas remain in the wild