ring-tailed cat

• Gebräuchlicher Name für den Kakomistl oder Bassariscus astutus, ein kleines nachtaktives Säugetier aus Nordamerika, das für seinen langen buschigen Schwanz mit schwarz-weißen Ringen bekannt ist.

A common name for the cacomistle or Bassariscus astutus, a small, nocturnal mammal native to North America, known for its long, bushy tail with black and white rings.

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   A small, nocturnal mammal native to North America, also known as the ringtail or cacomistle, characterized by its long, bushy tail with black and white rings.

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   • The ring-tailed cat is often mistaken for a raccoon due to its striped tail.
   • We spotted a ring-tailed cat climbing a tree in the canyon.
   • Ring-tailed cats are known for their agility and ability to rotate their hind feet.