Red Bubble's First Fossa Foto?

Krys Bailey

Red Bubble's First Fossa Foto?

I think so!!! This is a weird and wonderful Fossa (cryptoprocta ferox), native to Madagascar and also known as a Madagascan Civet. It is about the size of a large dog, is carnivorous and is related to the mongoose.

Canon EOS 50D with Canon EF 70-200mm L IS f/4

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Red Bubble's First Fossa Foto? by Krys Bailey
Red Bubble's First Fossa Foto? by Krys Bailey
  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    What a gorgeous creature! Excellent shot Krys!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    This is stunning Krys

  • Sandra Heath

    Sandra Heath

    Beautiful image Krys. where did you find him?

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Sandra! They have a couple of these guys at Marwell Wildlife! Have a great weekend! ;o)

  • Pam Moore

    Pam Moore

    WOW Krys! I never seen this animal b4…. how beautiful. Great Capture! :-)

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Pam! These guys are usually pretty shy or always on the move so this was a lucky shot! ;o)

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Aw, its beautiful, Krys, great shot…;-)

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    I’ve never seen one of these, stunning animal, love the eyes! Dee

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Dee! I try to bring you all some new critters! Have a great weekend! ;o) x

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Wow Krys, what a beautiful animal!!! Great capture!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Many thanks for your continued support, Nori! Have a great weekend! ;o)

  • Cheryl Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Fabulous shot Krys!

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    This shot is awesome—even more special because it is the first of it’s kind on RB. Beautiful animal!!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thank you so much Michael! ;o)

  • Kasia-D

    Kasia-D

    Wow, definitely MY first view of a fossa. Quite an animal. Congratulations on the amazing capture!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks so much Kasia! ;o)

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Wow Krys, what a beautiful animal…your capture is incredible!! :-)) JD

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks for your kind words, Joyce and for your continued support! Have a nice weekend! ;o) x

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    I think you may be right Krys! Great shot! take care, Linda

  • geoff curtis

    geoff curtis

    Cracking shot Krys

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    It is Beautiful… soft fur and his colors are beautiful and them eyes.. Such a GREAT CAPTURE :))

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams

    This is a memory link for me Krys..I was “Keeper for a Day” in Colchester Zoo years ago and I got to help feed the Fossa’s.along with loads of other animals..what an experience!!!!!!!
    Gorgeous capture and I love this one..Awesome and very well done.xxx
    xxxxxxxxx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Cyn! I really need to get to Colchester Zoo sometime. They have heffalumps don’t they? ;o)

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    never heard of this before wow fantastic

  • Jay Ryser

    Jay Ryser

    A mongoose the size of a large dog?!? Yikes

    Lovely image, though.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Jay! I initially thought this guy was a type of big cat! He’s very feline in the way he moves!

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    Weird and wonderful but also beautiful. Terrific shot, Krys.

  • justrick

    justrick

    great shot, if I saw that in the australian bush
    would think the Thylacine had come back from extinction
    all it needs is some strips on the rear
    cool capture fore sure
    cheers rick

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Rick! I’m sure I could do a paint job on this guy! ;o)))

  • Richard G Witham

    Richard G Witham

    Well; congratulations on having the first Fossa. It is a beautiful animal Krys, and the way you’ve captured it reveals a very intense expression. It looks as though something has definitely caught its attention.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks RIchard! I think he was considering how tasty I’d be! ;o) Have a nice weekend!

  • ChrisCoombes

    ChrisCoombes

    Great shot Krys. I was really hoping to see one when in Madagascar last year but unfortunately not. Knew there was no chance really.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Chris! Oh what a shame you didn’t see one in Madagascar! They have such beautiful and unique critters there don’t they? I’d love to visit one day…......... ;o)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Awesome shot Krys! Love the clarity you get in your shots.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Al! Any clarity is due to the good lenses I use. This was shot through glass so it is always touch and go whether the image becomes softened or not depending on the distance of me or the critter from the glass. They should do away with the glass and let them all roam around freely – would have taken care of some of the more troublesome visitors (and the rest of us!) ;o)))

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams

    Yes they do have heffalumps Krys,and I got to see them up close and personal having their bath and feed them loads of Bananas too..fantastic.xxxxxxxxxx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Awww… super Cyn! I also think there is nothing quite so cute as a baby heffalump…......... ;o)

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Amazing shot Kris, lovely details and catch lights; I have never heard of one of these before!!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    A WHAT !! Amazing what you find, this is beautiful, amazing camera work as always and educational too xx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Anita! I’d never heard of one until I met this guy a few years back! ;o)

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    WOW this is a stunning capture, I must admit I haven’t seen one of these creatures before.

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie

    This is so eyecatching. Did you get one of him looking straight at you. Great shot.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Derek! Yes I have a couple of him looking my way but his expression wasn’t so good! ;o)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    beautiful

  • Tamara Kenneally

    Tamara Kenneally

    Wow. I also haven’t seen one before. Great stuff

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Never have seen this animal…..Beautiful photo Krys!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thank you Ellen! Hope you and your cute ratties are well! ;o)

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster

    wonderful capture and lighting of this rare animal,its very unusual looking almost like across between a ferret and a cat.

  • faulsey

    faulsey

    love how you captured the eyes so clear and stunning great shot

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thank you kindly! Well he does have lovely expressive eyes! ;o)

  • Bellavista2

    Bellavista2 10 days ago

    Krys this a spectacular Nature photo! I have never heard of a Fossa, can we have the honour of having this amazing piece of work submitted in WildNature Photography and Writing, just have to add where the photo was taken:=}

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