Canopy Pursuit principle
Lessons from Fossa
Follow through branches.
Lemur-Chasing Agility
Core lesson
The chase belongs to the body that can follow the prey through every branch.
Biological basis
Fossas are Madagascar’s largest native carnivores, with flexible bodies, long tails, and climbing ability that help them hunt lemurs through forest canopy and ground.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
PursuitAgilityCanopy huntingPredatory focusFlexibility