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1. bassarisk - raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings. Bassariscus astutus, cacomistle, cacomixle, civet cat, miner's cat, raccoon fox, ringtail, ring-tailed cat, coon cat.
What kind of animal is a Ringtail?
The Ringtail is a cat-sized carnivore resembling a small fox with a long raccoonlike tail. Its bushy tail is flattened and nearly as long as the head and body, with alternating black and white rings. These animals are almost wholly nocturnal and spend the majority of the day sleeping in their dens.
Is a ringtail cat a lemur?
But despite their appearance, the Ringtail is neither lemur nor cat, but in fact are members of the raccoon family. ... They also possess long, sensitive-to-the-touch whiskers like a cat which help them sense their surroundings—much like antennae in other creatures.
What is a mine cat?
miner's cat, carnivorous mammal, a species of cacomistle (q.v.). Related Topics: cacomistle. procyonid.
