ringtail

noun

ring·tail ˈriŋ-ˌtāl

: raccoon

: a carnivore (Bassariscus astutus) of the western U.S. and Mexico that is related to and resembles the raccoon

called also cacomistle, civet cat, ringtail cat, ringtailed cat

: capuchin sense 3

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Kids will love the 30-minute Running Wild show, which brings a skunk, ringtail cat, porcupine, pelican and a few macaws on stage. —

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2024 Species native to Arizona, including wolves, ringtail cat and coyotes. —

Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024 The ringtail was taken to the Animal Emergency Room to be treated for its injuries. —

Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023 With a lizard in its mouth and its unmistakable striped tail on full display, a ringtail recently was spotted crossing the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge, adding to the ever-growing list of critters using the passageway. —

Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Nov. 2021 See all Example Sentences for ringtail