infuence the organisms and

ecosystem, eg temperature,

sunlight, pH, salinity,

pollutants.

Diet:Carnivorous,hunts big prey like wild boars and sometimes small animals.

Behavior:Solitary,Males travel over very large territories to find enough food.

Reproduction:It reproduces in winter and the females raise their babies on their own.

Ecological Role:It doesn't have a natural predator,it helps to control herbivore overpopulation,maintaining ecological balance.

Male fossas competing for females during mating season.

larger. There are many limiting factors which restrict the growth of

populations in nature.

Extreme Cold: Harsh winter temperatures and short growing seasons limit the growth of plant populations and the survival of animal species.

Miombo Forest

Dry Seasons: Prolonged dry periods limit water and food availability, impacting species like elephants and mopane worms.