Ringtail
(Bassariscus astutus)
Description Body cat-like; face somewhat fox-like. Yellowish gray above; whitish buff below. Very long, bushy tail with 14–16 bands, alternating black and white, ending with black at tip; black bands do not meet on underside. Relatively large ears and eyes. No black mask; white or pale eye ring. 5 toes on each foot; claws partially retractile. L 24–32" (616–811 mm); T 12 1/4 –17 1/4" (310–438 mm); HF 2 1/4–3 1/8" (55–78 mm); Wt 1 7/8–2 1/2 lb (870–1,100 g).
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