10 strange looking animals you don’t know exist (With Pictures)

3. The Fossa

For all those people who have watched the movie Madagascar, you might remember these creatures. They happened to be the largest carnivores on the island and are closely related to the mongoose. Fossas are very territorial animals and they will pounce on anything that moves. They are solitary creatures, meaning they do not live in groups or packs. They also have retractable claws. Too bad their habitats are endangered. Their homes are threatened by deforestation.