Cacomistle Facts

Cacomistle Facts

Scientific Name: Bassariscus sumichrasti The cacomistle is a shy, nocturnal mammal. The name refers to members of the species Bassariscus sumichrasti, …

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    Cacomistles have masked faces and striped tails like raccoons, but their bodies appear more like those of foxes or cats.