The pit looks like a

The pit looks like a cat, but this carnivorous mammal is actually a relative of the mongoose, and is endemic to Madagascar. The pit is the largest mammalian carnivore on the island and has been compared to a small puma. Adults have a length 70-80 cm, and weigh between 5.5 to 8.6 pounds.



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