Fossa vs Leopard
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Fossa
0.8 m
Human
1.75 m
Leopard
0.8 m
| Fossa | Leopard | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5–8.6 kg | 17–90 kg |
| Length | 70–80 cm | 1–1.9 m |
| Height | – | 60–80 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 58 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–20 yrs | 12–17 yrs |
| Gestation | 90 days | 93 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 2–3 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Rainforest, Woodland | Grassland, Forest, Mountain, Woodland |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Eupleridae | Felidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |