Fossas

Fossas are creatures and fictional derivations of the Cryptoprocta ferox. 
In Madagascar, fossas are portrayed as stupid social carnivores that terrorize the lemur population, causing them to break up their parties. They dine on them in a semi-human fashion as per the comedy of the series, trying to cook lemurs in bowls, covering them with salt and pepper, and having a menu full of lemur-based dishes. They seem to be a mix between the Lion King's hyenas and lionnesses, being cowardly hunters that laugh and look and are stupid and scroungy looking, and yet are feared and look like lions, especially in this movie. Despite being part arboreal, they seem to be more grounded here, having several scenes where they are walking, running, or sitting on ground and cliff. They have an entire side of Madagascar where they live.
In the real world, fossas are considered taboo for eating amongst some Madagascans due to their tendency to grave rob seldomly or on occasion. However, as they do eat chickens, they are killed for their disturbances sometimes too, but usually not eaten.
Category:Fossas
Category:Madagascar
Category:Madagascar (film)