Kawaii Bread Believer

When: August 18, 2024 Where: BestZOO Best, the Netherlands

Curious little girl.

Species: Fossa (Fretkat) Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox Originates from Madagascar. Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know: …It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family. …The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets. …It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar. …Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch. …They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.

When: August 2, 2024 Where: BestZOO Best, the Netherlands

Species: Fossa (Fretkat) Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox Originates from Madagascar. Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know: …It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family. …The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets. …It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar. …Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch. …They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.

Hello everyone! Finally got some free time to draw something! Back with piece with the lovely princesses eating a sweet fruit in Yoshi's Island with... Yoshi! XD

When: August 2, 2024 Where: BestZOO Best, the Netherlands

No, the baby did not venture outside on her own. She was pulled and dragged and carried by her mom. The adult had been enjoying the sun for a bit on her own, then went back inside, and we thought: That's it. Show is over. And then lo and behold, she was determined her baby enjoy it with her.

Species: Fossa (Fretkat) Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox Originates from Madagascar. Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know: …It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family. …The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets. …It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar. …Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch. …They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.

When: September 25, 2025 Where: Roofvogelpark Topvogel Diessen, the Netherlands

Prepare yourself!

Species: Burrowing Owl (Konijnenuil of holenuil) Latin name: Athene Cunicularia Originates from the Americas. Current status: Least Concern

 Did you know: …As their name suggest, the Burrowing Owl makes use of burrows, such as excavated by prairie dogs, where they nest and roost.

When: March 29, 2024 Where: Dierenpark de Oliemeulen Tilburg, the Netherlands

Love the mood of the surroundings.

Species: Ring-Tailed Lemur (Ringstaartmaki) Latin name: Lemur Catta Originates from Madagascar. Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know: …They possess scent glands; males use their smell in stinking fights by rubbing it over their tails and wafting it under the noses of opponents.

When: July 25, 2025 Where: Zooparc Overloon, the Netherlands

Fossas are solitary animals; we did not see the female that day, but the male was very interested in checking out his neighbor's habitat, climbing into the tree and peering into hers.

Species: Fossa (Fretkat) Latin name: Cryptoprocta Ferox Originates from Madagascar. Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know: …It is a cat-like, carnivorous Malagasy mammal, and as a member of the Eupleridae, is closely related to the Mongoose family. …The Fossa’s classification has been controversial; while its physical traits resemble a Cat’s, other traits suggest a close relationship to Civets. …It is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar, having been likened to a small Cougar. …Some of their characteristics are semi-retractable claws – meaning they can extend, but not retract their claws – and have, for their family, uniquely shaped genitalia, their anus being hidden by an anal pouch. …They are generally feared by Malagasy people and protected by their fady.