Fossa Social Structure

Fossas live solo except during breeding season

Fossas' roles within their community

• Fossas are the top mammalian predators in Madagascar

• They impact the populations of many species of small mammals (especially lemurs), birds, reptiles, and amphibians

Groups of fossas are patriarchal

• Only males form groups with one another

  • Average group size is 2-3 males

  • Hunt jointly for large prey

• Females are typically solitary except when caring for young