The fearless fossa. | San Diego Zoo

A baby fossa is an adorable little mammal native to Madagascar, often mistaken for a mix between a cat and a mongoose — though it’s actually in a family of its own! Born tiny and blind, fossa pups depend entirely on their mother for warmth, food, and protection. As they grow, their playful curiosity helps them learn vital survival skills. With time, they become agile, tree-climbing hunters, able to chase down lemurs and other prey with remarkable speed and stealth. From helpless newborns to Mada