They have no anal or perineal glands (unlike their closest relative, the fanaloka), nonretractile claws, and a unique dentition: the canines and premolars are backwards-curving and flat. This is thought to be related to their prey, mostly invertebrates, such as worms, slugs, snails, and larvae.
These creatures lack anal or perineal glands (unlike their closest relative, the fanaloka), have nonretractile claws, and possess a unique dentition: their canines and premolars are backwards-curving and flat. This is thought to be related to their diet of mostly invertebrates like worms, slugs, snails, and larvae.