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Upper: Fig. 37. Little Spotted Skunk (Spilogale leucoparia) 

 Captured at the doorway of the Carlsbad Cavern 



Lower: Fig. 38. The Ring-tailed Cat (Bassariscus astutus 



flavus) 



These beautiful, soft-furred cave-dwellers are skillful climbers 

 over cliffs and rocky walls where the large squirrel-like tails serve a 

 useful purpose. 



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