{"product_id":"the-fossa-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243054140","title":"The Fossa Keeper's Handbook: A complete guide to ownership, care, behavior, handling, expert tips, and habitat set ups","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFossas are Madagascar's top predator, built for a life that happens in three dimensions.\u003c\/b\u003e They may look catlike at first glance, but they belong to their own unique lineage. Agile, powerful, and elusive, fossas are shaped by the forests of Madagascar and require careful, welfare-centered management in human care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FOSSA KEEPER'S HANDBOOK\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical guide for readers who want a realistic understanding of fossa care in licensed, professional settings such as accredited zoos, sanctuaries, and conservation programs. It prioritizes animal welfare, environmental stability, and responsible decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you will learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural history and behavior, including why fossas are built for climbing, leaping, and stealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing and enclosure setup with vertical complexity, secure barriers, hides, substrates, and enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding and nutrition planning, including whole-prey thinking, portion control, and enrichment feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and interaction guidelines focused on safety, low stress, and professional protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and common problems, with prevention habits and early warning signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding basics (optional) for qualified programs, including pairing, pregnancy support, and pup care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun facts and misconceptions that replace myths with accurate understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal and ethical considerations, including permits, compliance, and conservation responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term care strategies to maintain consistent standards over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: \u003c\/i\u003e Laws vary by location. This book is educational and does not replace professional veterinary or legal guidance. Always follow applicable regulations and work with qualified experts when caring for protected wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tamara Patton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243054140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Tamara Patton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083965636863,"sku":"9798243054140","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-fossa-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243054140","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}