Meaning of the word ringtail in English

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ringtail

US /ˈrɪŋ.teɪl/
UK /ˈrɪŋ.teɪl/
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Noun

a nocturnal, cat-sized carnivore (Bassariscus astutus) of the raccoon family, native to arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, having a long, bushy, black-and-white banded tail.

Example:
The ringtail is known for its distinctive striped tail.
We spotted a shy ringtail near the creek at dusk.