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Fossa mating can last for days

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Romance on this isolated island is more of an endurance marathon. The predatory fossa isolates herself high up in a specific mating tree, fending off dozens of screaming males. Once a partner is selected, they lock together in an aggressive, inescapable embrace that can last for several continuous days.

Fossa mating can last for days
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