Ringtail Skull

Ringtail Skull (Bassariscus astutus)

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	This skull belongs to a raccoon like animal called a Ringtail Bassariscus astutus. This carnivore has a long flattened tail with 14-16 alternating white and black rings. Ringtails are able to tear through flesh easily with their canine dentures as can be seen in the specimen. Polygon counts: Original 390,000; 30,000 before compression Time: Present Locality: Rio Grande, TX Specimen: P8143
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This skull belongs to a raccoon like animal called a Ringtail Bassariscus astutus. This carnivore has a long flattened tail with 14-16 alternating white and black rings. Ringtails are able to tear through flesh easily with their canine dentures as can be seen in the specimen.

Polygon counts: Original 390,000; 30,000 before compression
Time: Present
Locality: Rio Grande, TX
Specimen: P8143