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Post by Super Communist on Jan 2, 2012 1:23:15 GMT -5
 The fossa is the largest mammalian carnivore on the island of Madagascar and has been compared to a small cougar. Adults have a head-body length of 70–80 cm (28–31 in) and weigh between 5.5–8.6 kg (12–19 lb), with the males larger than the females. It has semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles that allow it to climb up and down trees head-first, and also support jumping from tree to tree. vs  The Scottish form is the largest in the wildcat family with males typically between 6-9kg (13-17lb) and females 5-7kg (11-15lb), around 50% larger than the average domestic cat. Fossil examples measuring 4 feet from nose to tail have been found; such a cat could have weighed around 14kg (30lb) |
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Post by Canid Cetus Aves on Jan 2, 2012 13:50:27 GMT -5
I think I'm going to go with the Fossa here. It looks more built and more aggressive. However, if it was a 30lb Wildcat, I think the Fossa would lose.
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Post by Felis Rex on Jan 2, 2012 13:53:43 GMT -5
More aggressive than an SWC? Fossa's do specialize in lemur prey, I dunno if they would know how to deal with something that "bites" back.
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Post by Canid Cetus Aves on Jan 2, 2012 19:32:27 GMT -5
More aggressive than an SWC? Fossa's do specialize in lemur prey, I dunno if they would know how to deal with something that "bites" back. Well, they are pretty close in weight. I guess we could compare jaws is not anything else. But I couldn't find any pictures. |
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Post by Reticulatus on Jan 2, 2012 19:46:48 GMT -5
do lemurs not bite back?
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Post by Reticulatus on Jan 2, 2012 20:24:59 GMT -5
the scale is completely eyeballed.  fossa  wild cat |
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Post by Canid Cetus Aves on Jan 2, 2012 20:47:31 GMT -5
Wow. Where did you get those pictures from?
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Post by Super Communist on Jan 3, 2012 2:48:39 GMT -5
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Post by Venomous Dragon on Feb 21, 2012 1:09:00 GMT -5
I want felis's opinion.
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Post by Reticulatus on Feb 21, 2012 2:34:23 GMT -5
I know he favors the cat.
SWC isn't your grannies pus pus. Though its less apparent from the skull variation other than size, the jaw and neck muscular is clearly more robust. Fossa are top predators in there enviorment. Wild cats on the other hand compete with many other carnivores to fill a lower nitch. Interspecies conflict is something the cat is experienced with. Foxes, weasles, and birds of prey are common opponents and the wild cat holds it own very well.
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Post by Ultimategrid on Feb 21, 2012 10:02:41 GMT -5
I know he favors the cat. SWC isn't your grannies pus pus. Though its less apparent from the skull variation other than size, the jaw and neck muscular is clearly more robust. Fossa are top predators in there enviorment. Wild cats on the other hand compete with many other carnivores to fill a lower nitch. Interspecies conflict is something the cat is experienced with. Foxes, weasles, and birds of prey are common opponents and the wild cat holds it own very well. The Fossa actually aren't the top predators, as they are preyed on by large snakes, but I see where you're coming from. I'm not sure who I favour because I'm not all that good with mammals. |
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Post by Anomonyous on Feb 21, 2012 16:53:24 GMT -5
Generally there is always something that can top another animal out; for example, orcas occasionally kill great whites. However, neither is considered supreme on the food chain, as it doesn't occur regularly.
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Post by Felis Rex on Feb 21, 2012 16:53:27 GMT -5
can anyone find interspecific conflict between fossas? It would go a long way just to know how they fight with similar sized predators. As of now Im leaning towards mutual deterence, if pushed, after much threat display I imagine the cat would be the ultimate aggressor being subject to more interspecifc pressure from other species, foxes in particular.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2013 21:46:49 GMT -5
The fossa is the more impressive predator. I think it should be able to win here, although this wild cat is pretty big. I think it would be a very quick match with lots of grappling and stiking, finally ending with the fossa biting down the neck of the cat. Fossa 6/10.
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