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warcrimesimulator · 10 months

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Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)

Photos by Mark Dumont

#ringtail #ring-tailed cat #north american wildlife #procyonids #op

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malkshake · 3 months

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kicking off the year with some cacomixtles/ringtails wallpapers in my kofi store

#cute #pattern #cacomixtle #ringtail

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claypigeonpottery · 11 months

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a ringtail in the prickly pears

I broke my favourite tool on this piece ☹️ got a few new ones but had to carve a couple pieces without one

#reserved #pottery #ceramics #sgraffito #ceramic #carving #ceramic art #underglaze painting #cactus #cacti #prickly pear #ringtail #ringtail cat #I know they’re not cats but otherwise I get a lot of lemur suggestions

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typhlonectes · 1 year

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The Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)

AKA “Ringtail Cat”

If there’s one thing you should know about the Ringtail cat, it’s that they are not a cat! In fact, they are a member of the raccoon family.

Their similar features to a feline earn them a few other names including miner’s cat and civet cat. Despite these misconceptions, the Ringtail is named for its tail, which is long, ringed and bushy.

Native to the southwest US and Mexico, these mysterious mammals are nocturnal and have many adaptations to help them survive at night. Their large, round eyes help them see in complete darkness and their big ears allow them to hear the slightest sounds. They can also maneuver along cliffs and between small openings and cracks, while descending headfirst by rotating their hind feet 180 degrees. With the help of their tail, they’re able to balance and climb.

When they’re not active and out hunting, they are most likely sleeping in their den which can include hollow trees, rock crevices and abandoned burrows from other animals.

They may also be hiding from predators like coyotes, bobcats, and great horned owls. As an omnivore, they eat a variety of foods, though they tend to prefer meat. Insects, mice, lizards, snakes, scorpions, fruit and plants make up a typical diet. As a result, they play an important role in the ecosystem by maintaining balance in these prey populations and aiding in seed dispersal.

via: Zion National Park - Utah, USA

#animals #nature #north america #procyonid #mammal #ringtail

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knuppitalism-with-ue · 1 year

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