The Complete List of 9 Animals with Bushy Tails

Squirrel

Over 200 species worldwide, with 200-300 million individuals. Over 65 species in North America. Identifiable by their bushy tails.

Raccoon

Known as the "trash panda," has a tail with 5-7 dark rings and a dark tip for camouflage. Primarily nocturnal.

Fox

Uses its bushy tail (called a 'brush') for balance and communication. Wraps tail around body for warmth.

Lemur

107 species, with the ring-tailed lemur having a distinctive black-and-white-ringed tail. Tail is longer than its body.

Tayra

Member of the weasel family, found in Central and South America. Uses its bushy tail for balance while climbing.

Striped Skunk

Black and white coloring warns predators. Uses spray as a defense mechanism, takes 7-10 days to replenish.

Binturong

Also known as a bearcat, native to South and Southeast Asia. Has a long prehensile tail and is highly intelligent.

Maned Wolf

Resembles a red fox but is not related to foxes or wolves. Stands 3 feet at the shoulder, weighs up to 50 pounds.

Red Panda

Lives in the Himalayas, spends time in treetops. Semi-retractable claws and thick bushy tails for balance.