ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
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About ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Mammals
- Order: Carnivorans
- Family: Procyonidae
The ringtail is a mammal of the raccoon family native to arid regions of North America. It is widely distributed and well-adapted to its distributed areas. It has been legally trapped for its fur. Globally, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List but is a Conservation Strategy Species in Oregon and Fully Protected in California The ringtail is the state mammal of Arizona.
Source: Wikipedia