Yosemite nature notes . at night in theheadlight beam, the long, bushy, ringedtail and the short legs preclude its beinga cat; the squirrel-sized body rules outthe raccoon; the head is fox-like. In thedark, the body seems gray, but it is reallya light brown. Despite the name, it isnot closely related to a cat. It is com-monly found at the lower elevations. Ringtails are entirely nocturnal, seek-ing their food, rats and mice, at enter buildings, including the attics Drawing by C. P. of Yosemite homes, in this search. Nuts,fruits, and other sweets are also accept-able to these lovely
Yosemite nature notes . at night in theheadlight beam, the long, bushy, ringedtail and the short legs preclude its beinga cat; the squirrel-sized body rules outthe raccoon; the head is fox-like. In thedark, the body seems gray, but it is reallya light brown. Despite the name, it isnot closely related to a cat. It is com-monly found at the lower elevations. Ringtails are entirely nocturnal, seek-ing their food, rats and mice, at enter buildings, including the attics Drawing by C. P. of Yosemite homes, in this search. Nuts,fruits, and other sweets are also accept-able to these lovely creatures, accordingto hotel guests who sometimes feed them. Though uncommon, save in the lowercountry, the Coliiornia coon (or rac-coon, to be affected) is occasionally ob-served in Yosemite Valley. It is seenmore frequently at Wawona and SouthEntrance (5,130 ft.). Nocturnal, like the ring-tailed cat,coons are often confused with them. Thetail of the coon is much shorter, propor-tionately, round rather than flattened,. From cttt by M. V. Hood from est! by M. V H» i Tracks of ring-tailed cat. Six-inch pencil. Tracks of coon. Front foot, left, hind foot, right. Six-inch pencil. MAMMALS OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK 89
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