Ringtail

Has large eyes, large ears and a long, ringed tail. Lacks a black mask.

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Common Name

Ringtail

Comments

Hunts at night, killing prey with a bite to the neck. Nicknamed ‘Miners’ Cats,’ they were once used like cats to control rodent populations in mines.

Scientific Name

Bassariscus astutus

Habitat

Rocky areas, rough country, chaparral.

Size

To 32 in. (80 cm)