The mystery of Madagascar's forest cats
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Madagascar is home to many unique species, including a variety of lemurs. But there’s one species living in the island’s forests that scientists hadn’t quite been able to figure out until now: cats.
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The King of Madagascar The Lemur
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Unraveling the puzzle of Madagascar's forest cats
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The True Origin Story of Madagascar's 'Forest Cat' - Atlas Obscura
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The True Origin Story of Madagascar's 'Forest Cat' - Atlas Obscura
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