Mammal of North America with alternating light and dark rings on its tail (7)

I believe the answer is:

raccoon

(Other definitions for raccoon that I've seen before include "North American omnivore" , "Furry American mammal" , "Nocturnal mammal native to N America, and its fur" , "North American mammal with a ringed tail" , "Mammal with pointed muzzle and long tail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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