Ringtail

The Ringtail is smaller and lither than the Raccoon and thrives in wooded and arid regions of the southwestern United States. this nocturnal hunter usually pounces from ambush and kills its prey with a bite to the neck. it was formerly kept in mines to control the rodent population-hence the alternative name of miner's cat. ringtails are agile climbers and use their tails for balance. during the day they sometimes sleep in high trees, invisible except their long dangling tails. in the southern part of their range, they are known are cacomistles, a name derived from the Indian words for half and mountain lion.
Category:Mammals
Category:Weasels
Category:Carnivores
Category:Wildlife
Category:American Animals