Cryptoprocta

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Noun1.Cryptoprocta - large primitive cat-like carnivores inhabiting forests of MadagascarCryptoprocta - large primitive cat-like carnivores inhabiting forests of Madagascar
genus Cryptoprocta
family Viverridae, family Viverrinae, Viverridae, Viverrinae - genets; civets; mongooses
civet, civet cat - cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
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In addition to the primates, there are abundant specimens of bats (Hipposideros), carnivores (the extinct fossa Cryptoprocta spelea as well as a smaller, still living species, C.
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In Europe, we recorded 35 species, included 11 non-native species, as for example the giant panda Ailuropoda melanoleuca native of Asia, and the fosa Cryptoprocta ferox native of Africa.
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