American vontsira (SciiFii)

The American vontsira (Psudeogalidia procyonoides), also known as the ring-tailed civet, is a species of carnivoran mammal and the only living member of the family Paraeupleridae, despite greatly resembling the ring-tailed vontsira (Galidia elegans) of the island of Madagascar, that originally did not exist, but has since created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American vontsira is relatively small, being usually 32 to 38 centimeters (12.5 to 15 inches) long and weighing only 700 to 900 grams (25 to 32 oz). Its body is long and slender, and the rounded head has a pointed snout. The body is a dark red color and the feet are black. Its bushy tail is covered with black and red rings and is similar to the red panda. The diet of the American vontsira is mostly of small mammals, invertebrates, fish, reptiles and eggs, but they occasionally eat insects and fruit. American vontsira are very agile, and good climbers. They are quite playful and are active during the day. Occasionally, pairs are formed (for mating and hunting). Individuals sleep in burrows or hollow logs. They can dig their own burrows, but also occupy abandoned burrows of other species. In suburban habitats they use gutters or other hollow, dark spaces as makeshift burrows. The female has usually between four and seven young at a birth. Captive American vontsira have been observed to mate in March to May and October to December. Mean gestation lasts 65 to 69 days. Kittens weigh about 90 grams (3.2 oz) at birth and open their eyes after five days. They reach more than 500 grams (17.6 oz) at the age of ten weeks, and to full weight by eleven weeks after birth. The lifespan of the American vontsira in captivity is nine to thirteen years. The conservation status of the American vontsira is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American vontsira's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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