Down the trunk head-firstSourced
Flexible ankles help the fossa descend
Madagascar’s fossa has flexible ankles and semi-retractable claws that help it climb trees and descend head-first. Its tail aids balance. Tree-climbing ability includes the descent as well as the climb.
The ankle supports more than the upward journey.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05