Cat-sized relative of the raccoon with a banded tail — so nocturnal and shy you may never see one. Dens in rock and outbuildings, takes eggs, but earns its keep on mice and insects.
Key
Elusive — you may never see one
Nocturnal — active after dark
Predator — takes poultry, eggs, or small stock
Beneficial — rodent or insect control
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