If you ever catch a glimpse of a fossa in the wild consider yourself lucky. These elusive mammals are cousin to the mongoose. They have flexible ankles, which allow them to climb down trees head first! Most animals climb down the opposite way. . . . . . #animalsofinstagram #animalplanet #animaloftheday #wild #wildlife #outdoors #animals #wildanimals #conservation #nature #animallovers #instanature #wildgeography #fossa