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Ringtails May Be Staying in Idaho | Boise News
Scientists in Idaho have uncovered compelling evidence that ringtails—mysterious, raccoon-like creatures—are settling in permanently, not just passing through. Using 49 camera traps from February to May last year, researchers captured nine sightings, including two on the same night miles apart, strongly suggesting multiple individuals are now calling Southern Idaho home. This follows decades of sporadic sightings, tracks, and even relocated animals, but marks the first solid proof of a growing population. Experts suspect climate or predator shifts may be driving their expansion, though…
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