A stout bodied animal about the size of a house-cat, with a small
head, large bushy tail, and short legs. Color black with a double
stripe of white running the length of the back. Tail black and white.
Total length about 28 inches. Weight up to 10 pounds.
This famous little night hunter sleeps most of the day and when awake is
commonly seen roaming about human habitations. He feeds largely on small
mice, insects, and also likes birds' eggs. He releases his potent scent
only on extreme provocation or surprise and is actually quite a docile,
friendly little fellow. If picked up by the tail, he may or may not
fumigate the air.