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warcrimesimulator · 9 months
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Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
Photos by Mark Dumont
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troythecatfish · 4 months
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Ringtail Appreciation Post
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bunjywunjy · 11 months
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Hi Bunjy! I recently learned that there is a species of gliding squirrels native to Ohio! Any other fun native North American animals that most people don’t know about?
I've talked about them before but it's simply impossible to bring them up too often: the western deserts of the continental US are home to an adorable little raccoon relative called the Ringtail or Ringtailed Cat!
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(not a cat. but IS ringed, and definitely tailed.)
they pretty much fill the same ecological functions as a raccoon, with a little bit of small-wildcat-niche thrown in for fun and flavor :)
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if you're walking around in the desert country at night and something in a tree drops a half-eaten lizard down the back of your shirt, you might have one of these adorable little criminals to blame!
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thagomizersshow · 6 months
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K so Meig has inspired me to do my own Planet Zoo DLC proposal
I call it
The YEEHAW Animal Pack (featuring species from the North America's prairies and deserts)
Habitat Animal 1: Greater Sage-Grouse (Grassland, Desert, Taiga, North America)
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Habitat Animal 2: Collared Peccary (Grassland, Desert, Tropical, North America & South America)
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Habitat Animal 3: Volcano Rabbit (Taiga, Desert, North America)
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Habitat Animal 4: Bolson Tortoise (Desert, North America)
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Habitat Animal 5: Mexican Wolf (Taiga, Grassland, Desert, North America)
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Habitat Animal 6: Greater Roadrunner (Desert, Grassland, North America)
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Habitat Animal 7: American Badger (Temperate, Grassland, Desert, North America)
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Exhibit Animal: Texas Horned Lizard (Desert, North America)
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Runners-up
Habitat animals: Burrowing owl, swift fox, Sandhill crane, bighorn sheep, ringtail, coatimundi, California quail
Exhibit animals: Spotted bat, barred tiger salamander, western spadefoot toad, Mexican parrotlet, elf owl
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felinefractious · 7 days
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Hi! I work at a cattery and this morning I met a very strange fellow. Silver tabby DLH, but with a sharp and tightly curled tail, high spine arch, and seemingly high-set hips. I gave his food in a regular bowl but he seemed uncomfortable on his back legs when he tried to eat, also very tender along the back and especially at the base of his tail. I've met other cats with curled tails before but his was very extreme and I suspect was the reason his spine and hips were so whacked. I don't know if he could even move it honestly.
But basically I wanted to ask if you knew anything about curled-tail cats, if there's anything notable going on genetically, and health risks associated with having curled tails? I don't believe there's yet a curl-tailed breed but have you come across enough individuals with this trait to recognize potential problems with it?
In other news we also got a completely tail-less mum and her 4 similarly tail-less kittens that someone apparently found while out camping?? Dunno what the odds of that are but sure
The Rare and Exotic Feline Registry recognizes a breed called “Curly Tail Cat,” although I haven’t been able to find any information on what this actually entails. Since it does provide an EMS code, though, that’s how I’ve been labeling the curlytail cats I share here.
A “ringtail” is desireable in the developing Topaz breed, which is what most (all?) of the ones in my tag.
There’s also the emergent American Ringtail breed but I’m not sure how that differs from the Curly Tail Cat or even it even does. It could be the same breed under different names.
I’ve met a few cats that potentially have the “flat to back” phenotype, I don’t remember them having any issues related to that… I thought I had pictures but I can’t seem to find it. Oh well.
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It seems like the gene is recessive, as two straight-tailed can produce ringtail offspring and have litters with both normal and curved tailed offspring.
Many of the documented curlytail cats aren’t reported to have related health issues… but that doesn’t necessarily mean that there aren’t any present. One example on the linked page (“Spookie”) had an acquired curlytail due to neurological damage.
Ultimately, despite that fact that curlytail cats have been documented for many years they’re uncommon and poorly studied enough that we can’t really say for sure whether it’s related to adverse effects or not… but I’d be cautious of trying to perpetuate a trait that involves atypicsl development of the spine.
As for the cat you saw my first thoughts are:
1. Is the cat highly inbred? We recently saw a cat who we suspect was highly inbred, he was the sole survivor of his litter and had a mild case of pectus excavatum. Inbreeding can cause structural abnormalities.
2. Did the cat sustain an injury to the area? If the cat had, for example, been struck by a car at some point but survived well enough for the damage to heal it’s entirely possible that he’d have lingering effects.
If he hasn’t already been seen by a veterinarian he definitely should be.
With regards to the tailless kittens… natural bobtail genes are pretty well distributed throughout stray and feral populations. They’re not common but I also wouldn’t say they’re rare. The tailless phenotype is associated with rear end lameness and incontinence so keep an eye on them as they develop.
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stillflight · 2 months
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Hey! I'm sorry if you do not like asks or anything like that so please ignore me if that is the case <3
but I just wanted to say I saw ringtail as one of your kintypes and it just made me really happy bc it's been almost a year of me knowing I am a ringtail too and it's just nice to see another one for once :)
Hi! Cool to know there's another one out there :> I'm actually a Musteloidea cladotherian but ringtailed cat is one of my biggest manifestations of that and it was one of the musteloids I tried to confirm as a theriotype before I knew I was a cladotherian (along with American badger, red panda, otter and raccoon).
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whitedragoncoranth · 28 days
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Rocket Likes Being Petted III
One night, many months later, Peter and Rocket were in bed together in Quill's quarters. Poor Rocket had suffered another nightmare, and base raccoon wanted to be close to new parent. After the imprinting incident had happened Rocket was the same as he always was with their enemies and the other Guardians - ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, sarcastic, barely supressing the urge to flarkin' shoot and ask stuff later - but not with Peter Quill.
When he was with Quill--it was as if a switch had been flicked. Rocket was kinder, quieter, gentler to Quill, and on mission, Rocket looked to Quill first for guidance. The little raccoon no longer called Terrans dumb--because Quill was one--and, after genuinely researching Earth, its people, and animals, Rocket had come to the conclusion that Terrans... were just like everyone else in this flarked up galaxy, just trying to get by. Rocket soaked up his new father's culture - the stories, the art, the music, oh, flarkin' hell all the music! - and made it part of him.
Now, as new Father and Son cuddled in bed (Rocket wore one of his new Father's shirts that was huge on him, making him seem younger than he actually was), Peter gently showed the modified raccoon something that took him aback and made the base raccoon in his core leap! "Procyon Lotor" Quill murmured to his son as the image of the North American Raccoon was displayed on the screen of his data pad. "That's what you are, Rocket. Yeah, you... you say you were made, but that was later. Long ago, on Terra - on Earth - you were born. Somewhere, somewhen... a Mama Raccoon birthed a litter of raccoon pups, you among them. Your home is Earth, little guy--and I'm sure something can be worked out where we can go back there, and people will respect you and leave you alone so you and I can go see it, take it all in--if that's what you want...?"
Rocket looked at the images and videos of raccoons he was seeing. Raccoons climbing trees. Raccoons playing. The sounds they made. Raccoons living as the pets of humans! Rocket had been dismayed by this at first--but then Quill had explained that, in the wild, raccoons only lived a shocking 3-4 years, and were susceptible to terrible diseases such as distemper, and rabies. Under care of a human a pet raccoon was immunized against them, and pet raccoons were. treated far better than they would ever be in the wild, and thus, lived far longer lifespans, almost twenty years!
Raccoons sleeping in human beds, safe inside built box nests, being petted 'till they purred loudly, being fed grapes and other nice foods, given huge inside or outside places to run and play in. A human who still to this day looked after a raccoon who'd been paralysed due to a disease. Humans who dedicated their lives to rescuing, caring for, and fostering understanding of these amazing animals...
Rocket looked at himself - at his ringtail, at his little hands, tried to compare the 'mask' on his face, muzzle sizes - and then, looked to Peter Quill - his new Father - with anguished eyes, an expression of pain that ran soul deep. "I... why?!" He squeaked, his voice cracking, eyes filling with tears. "Why was...? Why...? Why was I taken away?!! Why did they do this to me?! Why did they take me apart over and over again? Why ain't I a normal raccoon?! Why did they jam all this stuff into my body and make me--this way?! I never asked for this! I never asked to get made!"
Peter Quill held the little raccoon - his Son - close; Rocket felt the man's tears falling onto his headfur. When at last he replied, Quill's answer moved Rocket, staggered him, made his heart wrench. Peter Quill's answer shifted something fundamental within his core... and finally, he understood.
"It’s not your fault that you couldn’t stop them, little guy. It’s not your fault that you didn’t know how to tell anyone, after they did all those awful things to you. It's not your fault that those assholes killed your friends. It’s not your fault that you’re feeling this way. And... you don’t have to do whatever it is you think will make the pain go away. Because it’s not your fault. It never was."
Rocket's breath hitched in a sob. Hitched again, and again... and then as tears that seemed endless fell like drops of salty rain from his eyes a noise of absolute anguish escaped him. His mind awhirl with grief, anger, agony - as the awful burden he'd been carrying for years was lifted away by his father's words - Rocket Raccoon cried, and cried, and cried, and cried. For a moment, all turned to hate -
and with claws out he - ::core child/teen-raccoon reports minor threat to sire from main_ai_persona/rocket. reason=grief. basecode ai 89p13 please ack! :: basecode ai 89p13 hears ack from raccoon-core. threat to sire/sys_admin/parent acknowledged basecode ai 89p13 sudo/init function=paw-servos-lock/engage. reason=do not harm sys_admin-parent-f-f-father! do not hurt father!::
- and with closed fists he punched Peter Quill's chest over and over and over, the blows soft and ineffectual. Quill fended off the blows, gripped Rocket's arms gently, knowing it was all just venting. Soon, Rocket's anger faded, and Quill just let him cry until his voice was hoarse, murmuring soothing nothings into his ears, stroking, petting, soothing...
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silver-shaded · 6 months
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List of cat breeds and which organisations reconize them (Part 1)
Part 1 (A - L) is under the cut!
Notes:
If a breed is listed under a different name I noted it, unless it's a very similar name (Scottish Straight = Scottish Shorthair etc.).
I am not super good at distinguishing variants like European and American burmeses, so I put those that were just labeled "burmese" under unspecified. The same for Bombays and Maine Cats).
Breeds' long- and shorthair versions are listed seperately. However I didn't look up every single standard, just each index, and with some breeds it was not specified if they're recognized as longhaired, shorthaired or both. I've listed those as the most common variant. The same goes for ear types, fur types etc. (I might go through all of the standards some other time)
There are some breeds on here that are considered extinct or dormant but since some organisations still have their standard I've listed them. They're marked with an asterisk.
Words in quotation marks are the words I use if there's no official term for something.
apparently REFR accepts all recognized breeds from all registries plus their own. However they didn't write down all of them nor which breeds were extinct, so if anyone knows the latter feel free to tell me.
Let me know if you spot a mistake somewhere.
Organisations:
FIFe - Fédération Internationale Féline
TICA - The International Cat Association
CFA - Cat Fanciers' Association
WCF - World Cat Federation
GCCF - Governing Council of the Cat Fancy
LOOF - LOOF
NZCF - New Zealand Cat Fancy
CCCA - Co-Ordinating Cat Council of Australia
ACF - Australian Cat Federation
SACC - Southern African Cat Council
FFE - Fédération Féline Française
GCCFV - Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Victoria
FIAF - Federazione Italiana Associazioni Feline
FCCV - Feline Control Council of Victoria Inc
FCCQ - Feline Control Council of Queensland Inc
CFSA - Cat Federation of Southern Africa
ACFA - American Cat Fanciers association
CFF - Cat Fanciers Federation
CCCT Cat Control Council of Tasmania Inc
CATZ Inc - CATZ Inc
CANT - Cat Association of the Northern Territory
CCA/AFC - Canadian Cat Association / Association Féline Canadienne
REFR - Rare and Exotic Feline Registry
Breeds:
Abyssinian
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Aegean
Agia Heleni/Cyprus Short
FIAF (under St. Helen)
Agia Heleni/Cyprus Long
FIAF (under St. Helen)
Alpine Lynx Short
REFR
Alpine Lynx Long
REFR
Altai
American Bobtail Long
LOOF
WCF
CFA
TICA
ACFA
CCA
REFR
American Bobtail Short
LOOF
WCF
CFA
TICA
ACFA
American Curl Short
LOOF
SACC
ACF
CCCA
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
American Curl Long
LOOF
SACC
ACF
CCCA
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FIAF
ACFA
CFF
American Curl "Straight" Short
SACC
American Curl "Straight" Long
SACC
American Fold Short
REFR
American Fold Long
REFR
American Straight Short
REFR
American Straight Long
REFR
American Keuda
REFR
American Lynx
REFR
American Polydactyl
REFR
American Ringtail
American Satin
American Shorthair
SACC
LOOF (under american shorthair and wirehair)
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CANT
CCA
REFR
American Polydactyl
REFR
American Wirehair
WCF
LOOF (under american shorthair and wirehair)
CFA
TICA
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CCA
REFR
Anatoli
WCF
FIAF
Aphrodite's Giant Short
ACF
WCF
TICA
FIAF
ACFA
Aphrodite's Giant Long
AFC
WCF
TICA
GCCFV
FIAF
ACFA
CANT
Arabian Mau
WCF
FIAF
Arctic Curl
Asian Short
SACC
LOOF
GCCF
FIAF
CFSA
CATZ
REFR
Australian Mist
ACF
CCCA
GCCF
WCF
TICA
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
REFR
Aztec
GCCF
CATZ (under Jungala)
REFR (under Jungala)
Azul Cubano
Bahraini/Dilmun
Balinese
SACC
LOOF (under Balinese & Mandarin)
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
GCCF
WCF (under Siamese LH)
CFA
TICA
FIFe
GCCFV
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Bambino
FIAF
CFSA
CATZ
REFR
Bambino Curl
REFR
Bambob
REFR
Bengal
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
FCCQ
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Bengal Fold
Birman Long
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
FIAF
FCCQ
CFSA
ACFA
FCCV
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Bohemia Rex
FIAF
Bombay (unspecified)
SACC
LOOF (under Bombay & US Burmese)
ACF
CCCA
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe (provisional)
GCCFV
FIAF
ACFA
CFF
CATZ
CCA
REFR
Bombay American
FCCV
CCCT
CANT
Bombay Australian
FCCV
CCCT
Bombay UK
Bombay Long
FIAF
Bramble
REFR
Brasilian Shorthair
WCF
FIAF
REFR
Bristol
REFR
British Short
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
FCCQ
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
British Long
SACC
LOOF
GCCF
WCF
TICA
FIFe
CFSA
ACFA
REFR
British Ice Longhair
REFR
British Ice Shorthair
REFR
Burmese (unspecified)
SACC
NZCF
FIFe
TICA
GCCF
FFF
FCCQ
CFSA
CFF
CATZ
CCA
REFR
Burmese American
LOOF (under Bombay & US Burmese)
ACF
CCCA
WCF
CFA
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CCCT
CANT
Burmese European
LOOF
WCF
CCCA
ACF
CFA
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CFF (under Foreign Burmese)
CCCT
CANT
CCA (under Foreign Burmese)
Burmilla Short
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
CFA
TICA
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Burmilla Long
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
CFA
TICA
GCCFV
FIAF
ACFA
CANT
Californian Rex
LOOF (under Cornish Rex)
California Spangled*
FIAF
REFR
California Toyger
REFR
Caracat
Caravannah
Cashmere
NZCF
WCF
TICA
FIAF
Celeste Short
LOOF (provisional)
Celeste Long
LOOF (provisional)
Celtic Fold
CATZ
Ceylon
LOOF
WCF
FIAF
Chantilly-Tiffany
CCA (experimental)
Chartreux
LOOF
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
FIAF
ACFA
CFF
CCA
REFR
Chausie
LOOF (provisional)
WCF
TICA
FIAF
REFR
Cheetoh
FIAF
CATZ
Chinchilla Longhair
SACC
CFSA
Chinchilla Shorthair
Chinese Harlequin*
REFR
Chinese Tank Cat
REFR
Clippercat Short
FIAF
Clippercat Long
FIAF
CATZ
Colorpoint Shorthair
CFA
CATZ
CCA
REFR
Copper
REFR
Cornish Rex
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
FIAF
FCCV
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Curly Tail Cat
REFR
Cymric
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA (under Manx LH)
NZCF
WCF
CFA (under Manx)
TICA
FIFe
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV (under Manx SH & LH)
ACFA
CFF
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Devon Rex Short
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCA
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Devon Rex Long
NZCF
Desert Lynx
REFR
Donskoy/Don Sphynx
SACC
LOOF
WCF
TICA
FIFe
CFSA
CFF
CCA
REFR
Dossow
REFR
Dwelf
CFSA
REFR
Egyptian Mau
SACC (provisional)
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
GCCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Elf Cat
FIAF
REFR
European Shorthair
LOOF
WCF (under Celtic/ESH)
FIFe
FIAF
ACFA
Exotic Short
LOOF
SACC
CCCA
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFFGCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
FCCQ
CFSA
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Exotic Long
CFA
ACFA
CFF
Fleecy Cloud
Foldex
CCA
REFR
Foreign White Short
ACF
CCCA
WCF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
CATZ
CANT
Foreign White Long
ACF
CCCA
WCF
GCCFV
FIAF
FIAF
CANT
Gaelic Fold
CATZ
Gao Taem
REFR
Genetta
REFR
German Longhair
WCF
FIAF
REFR
German Rex
LOOF
WCF
FIFe
FIAF
Habari
Havana Brown/Suffolk Chocolate
GCCF (under Suffolk)
LOOF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIAF
ACFA
CFF
CCA
REFR
Hemingway Curl
REFR
Hibernian Lynx
REFR
Highlander Long
TICA (provisional)
ACFA
REFR
Highlander Short
TICA (provisional)
ACFA
Highland Lynx
REFR
Himalayan
WCF (under Persian/Himalayan)
TICA
CFSA (under Colorpoint)
ACFA
CFF
CATZ
CCA
REFR
Himalayan (Non-Pointed)
CCA
Isle of Man Shorthair
NZCF
Isle of Man Longhair
NZCF
Jaguarette
REFR
Jaguarundi Curl
REFR
Jambi
Japanese Bobtail Short
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CANT
CCA
REFR
Japanese Bobtail Long
LOOF
SACC
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
GCCFV
FIAF
ACFA
CANT
Javanese
ACF (under OLH)
NZCF
GCCFV (under OLH)
CFSA
CANT (under OLH)
REFR
Poljun
Junglebob
REFR
Jungle Curl
REFR
Jungle Lynx
REFR
Kanaani
WCF
FIAF
Karelian Bobtail Long
WCF
FIAF
Karelian Bobtail Short
WCF
FIAF
Keetso
Khao Manee
WCF
CFA
TICA
ACFA
CCA
REFR
Kinkalow
REFR
Korat
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
FFF
GCCFV
FIAF
FCCV
ACFA
CFF
CCCT
CATZ
CANT
CCA
REFR
Korn Ja
Kucing Malaysia
Kurilian Bobtail Long
LOOF
WCF
TICA
FIFe
FFF
FIAF
ACFA
CFF
CCA
Kurilian Bobtail Short
LOOF
WCF
TICA
FIFe
FIAF
ACFA
CFF
Lambkin Long
FIAF
CATZ
REFR
Lambkin Short
FIAF
CATZ
LaPerm Long
SACC
LOOF
ACF
CCCA
NZCF
GCCF
WCF
CFA
TICA
FIFe
GCCFV
FIAF
CFSA
CATZ
CANT
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aquilathefighter · 8 months
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you said smth about animal facts. May I have a fact about (drumroll) raccoons, please? (no one is surprised)
Raccoons are great!!!! Let's talk about Procyon lotor, the common raccoon!!
They're in the family Procyonidae, making them related to some other really cool American mammals including coatis, ringtails, and kinkajous!
They're omnivorous and very opportunistic with what food they'll eat--which is why we observe them going through trash cans. In areas less densely populated by humans, they'll eat small rodents, crawfish, fleshy fruits, seeds, and nuts (to name a few foods)!
You'll often find them near water as they engage in foraging for food in the water. The second part of the common raccoon's scientific name, "lotor," means washer.
Here's a skull I found on the bank of a creek. You can really see the difference in the sharp, pointy teeth for ripping and tearing (incisors and canines) versus the flatter teeth in the back of the mouth for grinding plant matter (pre-molars and molars)
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transgenderer · 11 months
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the ringtail, also known as the ringtailed cat, miner's cat, civet cat, or cacomistle, is a member of the raccoon family native to mexico and the american southwest, its about a foot long without the tail, about 1-3 lbs. theyre least concern. from the wiki article:
The ringtail is commonly found in rocky desert habitats, where it nests in the hollows of trees or abandoned wooden structures. The ringtail also prefers rocky habitats associated with water, such as the riparian canyons, caves, or mine shafts.[16]
In areas with a bountiful source of water, as many as 50 ringtails/sq. mile (20/km²) have been found. Ranging from 50 to 100 acres (20 to 40 ha), the territories of male ringtails occasionally intersect with several females.[17]
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Ringtail are said to be easily tamed / habituated to humans, and can make an affectionate pet and effective mouser. Miners and settlers once kept pet ringtails to keep their cabins free of vermin; hence, the common name of "miner's cat".[22][23]
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evilwriter37 · 10 months
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What’s your favorite cat breed? Mine is the Maine Coon.
Omg, then you’ll be happy to know that my sweet Alley Cat is most likely part Maine Coon!
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(She’s a very big girl.)
And honestly, I’m currently partial to the American Ringtail just because that’s what my other kitty Loki is.
Like, have you seen those curly-tailed kitties? They’re so cute! And the breed is as old as I am!
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Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
Photos © David Welling / naturepl.com
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strawberrysurecake · 2 years
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Dumb finger sketch of Giorno as a catboy based on my not-self-indulgent fanfic. He's based off the American Ringtail Cat so his tail naturally curls into a ring—just like his quaint hairdo.
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I'm asking about about your two kitties
Wow, there are so many places I can go with this question, mostly because I love my cats so much.
Okay, I have some window pics for you!
Here's Alley Cat! She's a 12 lb Maine Coon mix, and she's such a sweetie. She loves lap time, she loves to lick, she loves having someone pet her while she eats. Though she has been a bit crazy since she passed 13 years old (she's 15). Sometimes she just runs around the apartment and yells. No reason for it other than she wants to do it. She's really dramatic and tends to hate cameras. It's hard to get good pictures of her. She'll glare as soon as a phone comes out. Also, in that picture, totally weird that she went in my room. She never does that.
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And here's the boy! Loki! He's an American Ringtail, the runt of his litter, 9 lbs, sickly, but somehow buff, and he loves to play, and he loves kisses, and he makes sure everyone knows that his bedtime (and mine) is at 9:00 PM. His favorite food is salmon, he loves to play with bouncy balls, and this morning he bit me right under my nose instead of just giving me a kiss. It hurt! He still gave me kisses after though. (And then proceeded to give me another love bite.) He absolutely loves getting his picture taken. He'll do so many different poses. Oh, and great thing about him (and also weird for a cat)? He loves belly rubs and kisses!
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Loved the fic snippet! Interesting to think about how deamons would play into pro wrestling.
Please please please could you share you deamon headcanons
I'm super curious now ☺️
Sure!!! I love talking abt my ideas I’m gonna do some general stuff and then under the cut is a list of all the daemons I’ve matched so far but up here
- There’s a couple different camps in terms of daemons in wrestling: in earlier like hard kayfabe era in the states hardly anyone showed their daemon, this changes somewhat with the advent of the internet and social media making hiding your daemon harder.
- there’s some people who fully embrace their daemon as a part of the gimmick, I imagine Danhausen entering and opening his cape and his little bat flying out
- as I wrote there’s other people who prefer not to show theirs off, for any number or reasons.
- separation, while more common in the pool of people who wrestle than the rest of the population, remains sort of taboo, though people can be understanding with the nature of the job
Mox- Bulldog “Tegan”
Bryan Danielson- ball python
Wheeler Yuta- American marten “Andi”
Claudio- Lucerne gold collar dove
Danny Garcia- tarantula hawk wasp
Eddie Kingston-hyena “Lola”
Orange-ginger kitty “Julius”
Chuck- I’m always torn between a black bear and the most average medium sized dog you can imagine
Trent- green anole. Hear me out. Lizard that does push ups.
Kris- American alligator
Hangman- collie mix “Goldenrod”
Danhausen- hoary bat “Pantaleon”
MJF- sand cat (I like it contrasting his lion tatt and lion imagery with a cat that is much smaller but also much more effective as a predator than a lion)
Rey Fenix- domestic shorthair cat white with brown tabby patches
Penta- black jaguar
Pac- river otter
Matt and Nick intentionally obfuscate whose daemon is whose, partly because they’re brothers and they’re that comfortable handling the literal embodiment of their souls.
Matt- Jackrabbit “Reese”
Nick- ringtail “Eloise”
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Where Did Raccoons Originate?
Raccoons are one of the most common animals in North America. They are found in almost every state and can be seen in both rural and urban areas. They are so common that many people do not give them a second thought. But have you ever wondered where these creatures came from?
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Where Did Raccoons Come From?
The procyonid family, to which raccoons belong, first originated in Europe about 25 million years ago. Over the millennia, these early raccoons slowly made their way across the Bering land bridge into Central or South America. From there, ancestors of the common raccoon spread to North America where they began to evolve into the creatures we know today.
The genetic diversity among raccoons found in North America today is thought to be the result of this long and complicated history.
Some procyonids like the crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) stayed on the tropical side of the continent while others moved further north into temperate regions.
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Where Did The Name "Raccoon" Come From?
The word raccoon has its origins in the Algonquin word arukhkun, meaning "he who rubs, scrubs and scratches with his hands." This is a reference to the animal's habit of washing its food before eating it.
The English word raccoon was first recorded in 1706, and it was originally spelled raccon. The spelling was later changed to racoon, and it has been spelled this way ever since. The word raccoon is thought to be derived from the Powhatan word aroughcun, which is also thought to be of Algonquin origin.
The word procyon from procyon lotor, raccoon's scientific name, comes from the Greek words pro, meaning "before," and kyon, meaning "dog." This is a reference to the fact that raccoons were once thought to be members of the dog family. The word lotor comes from the Latin word for "washer," which is a reference to the animal's habit of washing its food.
The word "coon" the abbreviated colloquialism for "raccoon" didn't come about until the early 1800s when it was made a nickname for the Whig Party in the United States. It has since then been used as a derogatory term for persons of African descent.
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Raccoon Taxonomy: What Family Do Raccoons Belong To?
The scientific name for the raccoon is Procyon lotor, and it belongs to the family Procyonidae. This family also includes other animals such as the ringtail, kinkajou, and olingo.
Procyonids are a diverse group of animals, ranging in size from the tiny olingo, which weighs less than a pound, to the kinkajou, which can weigh up to 10 pounds. They are found in North and South America, as well as parts of Asia. Procyonids are most closely related to the bear family, Ursidae.
Evolution And Natural History: How Did Raccoons Evolve?
From their ringtail and cacomistle ancestors, p. lotor has evolved into the animals we know today. They can stand on their hind legs, have become excellent climbers, and their front paws have evolved to be very nimble and dexterous.
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The Earliest Raccoons
The earliest procyonid ancestor fossils date back to about 25 million years ago in the late Oligocene and early Miocene epochs. They crossed over to Central America from Europe via the Bering land bridge, which was a strip of land that connected Siberia to Alaska during the ice age.
As the climate began to warm and the ice age came to an end, the Bering land bridge melted and disappeared. This cut off the migration route for animals and isolating populations on both sides of the bridge.
From Central America, some procyonids eventually made their way to South America where they diversified into new species such as kinkajous, olingos, ringtails, and of course raccoons. It is believed that the kinkajous and olingos diverged from the other procyonids about 22.6 million years ago while the ringtails and raccoons parted ways 17.7 million years ago.
Procyonids first appeared in North America in the late Miocene after the great American interchange. This event was a period of time when land animals could migrate between North and South America.
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Modern Raccoons
The first modern raccoon fossils date back to the Pliocene epoch, about 3 million years ago. By the Pleistocene epoch, which began 2.6 million years ago, there were four different types of raccoons living in North America. However, only two of these species, the common or Northern raccoon and the giant raccoon survived into the present day.
The giant raccoon was much larger than its modern counterpart, weighing up to 50 pounds. It is thought to have gone extinct due to competition with common raccoons as well as humans. The common raccoon is the only species of raccoon that is still found in North America today.
These raccoons have been hunted for their meat and fur by native Americans and early settlers since they first arrived on the continent. Raccoon hide and pelt were used to make sporrans and coonskin caps. In the 18th century, raccoon hunting became a popular sport among European colonists.
Coonskins have also been used as a means of payment in the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the raccoon fur industry began to decline due to a decrease in demand as well as conservation efforts.
It's also around this time when they were introduced to Europe where they quickly became established and are now considered to be invasive species that are damaging to the local ecosystem.
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Raccoons Today
Today, wild raccoons can be found throughout North America, as well as in parts of Central and South America. They have also been introduced to Europe, Asia, and Africa in the mid-20th century where they are mostly considered an invasive alien species.
Raccoons are very adaptable animals and can live in a variety of habitats, from mountain ranges, forests, and swamps to urban areas. Their range expansion is just remarkable in the sense that they have been able to conquer so much territory and live in such a wide range of environments.
One of the reasons that raccoons are so successful is their diet. Raccoons are omnivorous, meaning that they eat both plants and animals. Raccoons will eat just about anything, including insects, rodents, frogs, birds, eggs, aquatic foods, fruits, and vegetables.
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Raccoon Subspecies
Raccoons have 22 different subspecies according to the Mammal Species of the World catalogue. There are 5 that are considered distinct species, while the rest are considered subspecies.
These are the extinct Barbados raccoon, the extant Tres Marias, Guadeloupe, Bahamas, and the Cozumel island raccoon.
However, in the 3rd edition, 4 has been downgraded to subspecies status when their morphological and genetic structure differences were found to be insignificant. Only the fifth island raccoon population, the Cozumel raccoons (procyon pygmaeus), was considered to be a full-fledged species.
The Cozumel raccoon, also known as a pygmy raccoon or dwarf raccoon, is the smallest species of raccoon. They are found only on the island of Cozumel off the coast of Mexico. This subspecies is critically endangered due to habitat loss and destruction as well as hunting pressure.
The two most widespread and commonly known raccoon subspecies are the Upper Mississippi Valley raccoon and the Eastern raccoon. The eastern raccoon occurs throughout the eastern United States, as well as in Southern Canada and Mexico. The Upper Mississippi Valley raccoon is found in the Midwestern United States.
Characteristics
An adult raccoon varies considerably in size, with males being larger than females. They can range in body weight from 10 to 30 pounds, and their bodies can be anywhere from 24 to 38 inches long. The raccoon's tail has dark rings and is usually about 12 to 20 inches long.
Mating season for raccoons begins in late winter, and females usually have their first litter of 2 to 5 cubs in the spring. Litters of 6 or more are not uncommon. Young raccoons reach sexual maturity at around one year old. Cubs are born blind and deaf, and their mother will take care of them until they are old enough to fend for themselves, which is usually around 6 to 7 months old.
The raccoon's dentition, 40 teeth with dental formula of : I 3/3, C 1/1, PM 4/4, M 2-2/2 = 40 distinguishes them from other procyonids and can be used to help identify raccoon remains. The number of incisors (I3), canines (C1), premolars (PM4) and molars (M2-2) in each half of the upper and lower jaw add up to the total.
Raccoon lifespan in the wild is typically 2 to 3 years, but captive raccoons have been known to live for up to 20 years. Native range sizes for adult raccoons vary depending on the habitat and food availability, but they typically have home ranges of 1 square mile to 3 square miles.
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Urban Raccoons
In recent years, the North American raccoon has become increasingly common in urban areas. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including the availability of food supply and shelter in these areas and the lack of natural predators.
Raccoons are very well-suited to living in urban areas. The North American raccoon population densities have exploded in recent years, with about 50 to 150 of them per square kilometer in some areas.
One of the reasons that raccoons are so successful in urban areas is their diet. Raccoons are omnivorous, meaning that they eat both plants and animals. This gives them a lot of options when it comes to finding solid food. In addition to garbage, a raccoon's diet will also include dirty food, pet food, fruits, and vegetables from gardens.
People feeding wild animals, such as birds and squirrels, often unintentionally attract raccoons as well. Once a raccoon has found a food source, it will keep coming back for more.
The availability of shelter also plays a role. Urban raccoons sleeping in attics, trees, and even storm drains are quite a common sight. A local raccoon population will often take up residence in attics, garages, and sheds to rear young raccoons. They will also build dens in trees, hollow logs, and abandoned buildings.
The lack of larger predators also contributes to the success of urban raccoons. In the wild, a raccoon's main predators are coyotes, foxes, owls, and bobcats. However, these predators are not often found in urban areas. This lack of predation pressure allows the raccoon population to flourish.
Additionally, their lack of fear of humans also makes it easy for them to live in close proximity to people. Pet raccoons are not uncommon in states where they are legal to own and are often treated like any other family pet. As pets raccoons typically live for about 5 to 10 years.
For all of these reasons, it is no surprise that the effective population size of raccoons has increased dramatically in recent years.
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Trash Pandas
The raccoon's reputation as a nuisance animal is well-deserved. Regular contact to humans has made them become seemingly unafraid of us. They are adept at opening trash cans, raiding gardens, and getting into attics and other enclosed spaces. This behavior often leads to conflict with humans.
Rabies in raccoons is also a concern, as they are one of the many animals that can carry and transmit diseases to humans. Rabid raccoons will often exhibit strange behavior, such as being active during the day or acting aggressively.
Infections of Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm is also a serious health concern. This parasite is found in the raccoon's intestine and its eggs are passed in the raccoon's feces. If these eggs are ingested by humans, they can cause severe neurological damage.
Wildlife management strategies are often needed to control raccoon populations in urban areas. The US Fish and Wildlife Service offers many tips on how to deal with raccoons and other nuisance animals.
Despite their reputation, raccoons can be fascinating animals. They are intelligent, resourceful, and adaptable creatures that have managed to thrive in both the wild and in urban areas.
Final Word
Raccoons have gone a long way since their days as small, tree-dwelling creatures. Today, they are found all over the world and have even adapted to regular contact with humans. While they may be nuisance wildlife to some, there is no denying that raccoons are fascinating animals. These creatures with dark masks and ringed tails have proven to be very adaptable and successful wherever they go.
FAQs
Is a raccoon dog a dog or a raccoon?
Raccoon dogs are not dogs, but they are members of the canid family, which includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. Raccoon dogs are native to Asia and Eastern Europe. They look like raccoons because of the black mask around their eyes and their bushy tails.
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