Ring-tailed cacomistle. A member of the raccoon family (Procyonidae), it is widely distributed in the United States and Mexico. It prefers cliffs and dry forests, and is skilled at climbing trees and cliffs. Body length is about 30–42 cm, with 14–16 black rings on the tail as a distinctive feature. Omnivorous, it eats small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fruits. Nocturnal and often solitary, home range size varies among individuals. Reproduction is seasonal, with mating from February to May; gestation lasts about 51–54 days, and usually around three young are born and raised. Conservation status: Least Concern.